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A kinematical model for quarks and hadrons

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Starting from simple topological arguments due to Dirac on the classical rotational properties of extended rigid bodies, we abstract the concept of a finite-size spinor (FSS). The FSS is a concept distinct from both point spinors (e.g., electrons) and composite spinors (e.g., nuclei), and suggests a new model for baryons. The FSS offers a natural explanation of “threeness” for the quarks, excludes the existence of free quarks, denies the operational definition of quark spin statistics, and, moreover, leads to the dual model of hadronic interactions.

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Research supported in part by the National Science Foundation, the Army Research Office (Durham), and the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.

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Biedenharn, L.C., Cusson, R.Y., Han, M.Y. et al. A kinematical model for quarks and hadrons. Found Phys 2, 149–159 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00708498

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