How often do diquarks form? A very simple model

Richard F. Lebed
Phys. Rev. D 94, 034039 – Published 25 August 2016

Abstract

Starting from a textbook result, the nearest-neighbor distribution of particles in an ideal gas, we develop estimates for the probability with which quarks q in a mixed q, q¯ gas are more strongly attracted to the nearest q, potentially forming a diquark, than to the nearest q¯. Generic probabilities lie in the range of tens of percent, with values in the several percent range even under extreme assumptions favoring qq¯ over qq attraction.

  • Received 28 June 2016

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.94.034039

© 2016 American Physical Society

Physics Subject Headings (PhySH)

  1. Physical Systems
Particles & Fields

Authors & Affiliations

Richard F. Lebed*

  • Department of Physics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1504, USA

  • *richard.lebed@asu.edu

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Vol. 94, Iss. 3 — 1 August 2016

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