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Baryons are a type of composite subatomic particle that are classified as fermions. They are composed of three quarks. Protons and neutrons are the most common examples of baryons. Protons consist of two up quarks and one down quark, while neutrons are made of one up quark and two down quarks. Both protons and neutrons are stable particles, meaning they do not decay into other particles. Other baryons exist, such as Lambda, Sigma, Xi, and Omega baryons, but these are generally unstable and decay rapidly.

The properties of baryons, such as their mass and electric charge, are determined by the types of quarks they contain and their quantum states. Baryons are fundamental to the structure of atomic nuclei. The strong nuclear force binds quarks together within a baryon and also binds protons and neutrons together to form atomic nuclei. The study of baryons is a significant area within particle physics, contributing to our understanding of the fundamental forces and particles that make up the universe. Experiments at particle accelerators are crucial for discovering and characterizing new types of baryons.