partonenes

Partonenes are a hypothetical class of subatomic particles that are proposed to be constituents of protons and neutrons, similar to how quarks and gluons are understood in the Standard Model. The concept of partonenes emerged from theoretical explorations attempting to reconcile the behavior of quarks and gluons under certain extreme conditions, particularly at very high energies or within the context of specific theoretical frameworks.

Unlike quarks, which carry fractional electric charges and are subject to the strong nuclear force, partonenes are envisioned as having different properties. Some theoretical models suggest they might be electrically neutral or possess different charge characteristics. The idea is that under certain conditions, the familiar quarks and gluons might effectively "break apart" or transform into these partonene constituents, which then reassemble to form the observed particles.

The motivation for proposing partonenes often stems from attempts to address certain theoretical puzzles or to explore alternative descriptions of quantum chromodynamics (QCD), the theory of strong interactions. For example, some models explore scenarios where the confinement mechanism that binds quarks and gluons might be circumvented by the presence of partonenes. However, it is important to note that partonenes remain a theoretical construct and have not been experimentally observed. Current experimental evidence strongly supports the quark-gluon model as the fundamental description of protons and neutrons. Research into partonenes is primarily a theoretical endeavor, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the fundamental structure of matter.