Definitions for "Quantum chromodynamics"
Keywords:  gluon, quark, hadrons, qcd, theory
A set of equations and rules describing the strong force, which is carried by gluons and acts on all particles with color charge. See also: color charge, gluon, quark, Debriefing
Theory that explains the behaviour of quarks and gluons
relativistic quantum field theory of the strong force and quarks, incorporating special relativity.