baryonet

A baryonet is a hypothetical subatomic particle that is an exotic baryon. Baryons are composite particles made of three quarks. In the case of a baryonet, one of these quarks is replaced by a diquark, which is a bound state of two quarks. This means a baryonet would consist of a diquark and a single quark. The term "baryonet" is not widely used in mainstream particle physics literature, and the concept remains theoretical. It falls within the broader category of multiquark states, which are particles composed of more than the usual three quarks or antiquarks. Examples of multiquark states that have been observed include tetraquarks (four quarks) and pentaquarks (four quarks and one antiquark). The existence of baryonet states has been explored in theoretical models, particularly in the context of investigating the complex interactions and potential exotic configurations of quarks within hadrons. Experimental searches for such particles are challenging due to their predicted low production rates and the difficulty in distinguishing them from conventional hadrons. The study of hypothetical particles like baryonet contributes to our understanding of the fundamental forces that govern the behavior of quarks and gluons.