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Kuarks are fundamental particles that are the building blocks of matter. They are classified as fermions, which means they have half-integer spin, and they are subject to the strong nuclear force, which is mediated by gluons. There are six types, or "flavors," of kuarks, each with a corresponding antiquark. These flavors are up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom. The up and down kuarks are the lightest and most stable, while the top and bottom kuarks are the heaviest and least stable.

Kuarks are never found in isolation; they are always confined within hadrons, which are particles that are subject to the strong nuclear force. The two main types of hadrons are baryons and mesons. Baryons are made up of three kuarks, while mesons are made up of a kuark and an antiquark. Protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atomic nuclei, are examples of baryons.

The study of kuarks and their interactions is a major focus of particle physics. The theory of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) describes the strong nuclear force and the interactions between kuarks and gluons. However, QCD is a complex theory, and many of its properties are still not fully understood. The discovery of kuarks and their properties has led to a deeper understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and the forces that govern it.