Spectral Theory
Confinement refers to the phenomenon where certain particles, like quarks, cannot exist independently outside of a composite particle, such as protons and neutrons. This property arises in quantum field theory due to the strong force, which increases with distance, effectively preventing the separation of these particles. Understanding confinement is crucial for explaining the structure of matter and the interactions between fundamental particles.
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