Stratons

Stratons are a theoretical concept in particle physics, specifically within some extensions of the Standard Model. They are proposed as a type of scalar particle, meaning they have zero spin. The term "straton" is often used to refer to a scalar particle that might mediate interactions between quarks and leptons, or that could be a component of a composite Higgs boson scenario.

The existence of stratons is not experimentally confirmed and remains speculative. They are introduced in various theoretical frameworks to address certain puzzles or extend existing theories. For example, in some Grand Unified Theories or theories involving extra spatial dimensions, scalar particles like stratons might naturally arise. Their properties, such as mass and coupling strengths, would depend on the specific theoretical model.

If stratons exist, they could potentially be detected through their interactions with known particles. Depending on their mass and decay modes, they might be produced at particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider. Searches for new scalar particles are ongoing, and while no definitive evidence for stratons has been found, these searches continue to constrain theoretical models that predict their existence. The precise nature and role of stratons are still subjects of active research and theoretical investigation in the quest to understand the fundamental constituents of the universe.