Eightfold Way classification
E33748
The Eightfold Way classification is a theoretical framework in particle physics that organizes hadrons into symmetry-based groups, laying groundwork for the quark model.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
hadron classification scheme
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theoretical framework in particle physics → |
| appliesTo |
baryons
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mesons → |
| appliesToEnergyScale |
hadronic scale
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| assumes |
strong interaction approximately flavor symmetric
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| assumesApproximateSymmetry |
up down strange quarks
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| basedOn |
flavor SU(3) symmetry
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| classificationCriterion |
SU(3) representation
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baryon number and strangeness → isospin multiplets → |
| connectedTo |
approximate flavor symmetry breaking
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conservation of strangeness → |
| distinguishes |
baryon decuplet
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baryon octet → pseudoscalar meson octet → vector meson nonet → |
| field |
particle physics
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| frameworkType |
symmetry-based classification
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| groupsIntoMultiplets |
decuplets
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octets → singlets → |
| hasAlternativeName |
SU(3) flavor symmetry classification
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| hasKeyPrediction |
complete baryon decuplet including Omega minus
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| historicalRole |
precursor to quark flavor SU(3)
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| influenced |
development of the Standard Model
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| inspired |
search for internal quantum numbers
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| introducedBy |
Murray Gell-Mann
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Yuval Ne'eman → |
| laidGroundworkFor |
quark model
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| nameOrigin |
Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path
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| organizes |
hadrons
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| predicted |
Omega minus baryon
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| predicts |
existence of missing hadrons
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| relatedTo |
Gell-Mann–Okubo mass formula
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quark model → |
| usedToExplain |
charge patterns of hadrons
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mass patterns of hadrons → |
| usesConcept |
flavor symmetry
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unitary symmetry → |
| usesQuantumNumber |
baryon number
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hypercharge → isospin → strangeness → |
| usesSymmetryGroup |
SU(3)
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| visualizedBy |
hexagonal patterns
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weight diagrams → |
| yearProposed |
1961
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Murray Gell-Mann
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knownFor |