Quarks and Strong Attraction Calculation

In summary: I linked. In summary, the equation for strong interaction is not explicitly available, however there are formal expressions that can be derived depending on the gauge field used.
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Since Colour Force is Strong Interaction, is there a equation to calculate Strong Interaction or express it mathematically? The closest I came to is the Coupling Constant but it doesn't provide a equation for Colour Force.

I was also looking at the Gluon Field Strength Tensor, is this related to my query?
 
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There are simple models that have been used for calculations with the color force.
The model potentials generally feature a short range attractive interaction something like the Coulomb potential, and a long range confining part which is a linear potential something like that of a spring.
The simplest (but too simple) such potential goes like V=-a/r+kr. It is called the 'Cornell potential' because it was first suggested by people at Cornell.
 
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... is there a equation to calculate Strong Interaction or express it mathematically?
Yes, there are explicit but rather formal and highly complex expressions for the "Coulomb interaction" of the QCD Hamiltonian (plus other interaction terms) depending on the gauge fixing scheme. One brief overview can be found here:

http://physik.uni-graz.at/oberwoelz2012/talks/oberwoelz2012_reinhardt.pdf - slide #9.

##H_\text{C} = - \frac{1}{2} \int J^{-1}\rho J\;(D\partial)^{-1}\,\partial^{2}\,(D\partial)^{-1}\;\rho##

J is the Jacobian determinant (Fadeev-Popov determinant)
ρ is the color charge density carried by quarks and (!) gluons
(D∂)-1 is the Coulomb kernel in the adjoint rep.

Note that in QED the covariant derivative D is replaced by ∂, simply b/c photons do not carry charge and therefore the covariant derivative is trivial in the adjoint rep. (not in the fundamental rep.). Due to the same reason J is trivial. So in QED the integral reduces to the well-known Coulomb force between electric charge densities.

In QCD ρ as well as both operators J and the Coulomb kernel (D∂)-1 depend on the gauge fields A.

Reinhardt (and collaborators) as well as other groups analyzed the IR properties of QCD in great detail. You will find several papers on arxiv.
 
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Related to Quarks and Strong Attraction Calculation

1. What are quarks and what role do they play in the strong attraction calculation?

Quarks are fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atoms. In the strong attraction calculation, they are responsible for the strong nuclear force that holds the nucleus of an atom together.

2. How are strong attraction calculations performed?

Strong attraction calculations involve using quantum chromodynamics, a theory that describes the interactions between quarks and the strong nuclear force. This involves complex mathematical equations and computer simulations.

3. What is the significance of strong attraction calculations in the field of physics?

Strong attraction calculations are essential for understanding the behavior of subatomic particles and the structure of matter. They also play a crucial role in fields such as nuclear physics and particle physics.

4. Can strong attraction calculations be applied to other forces besides the strong nuclear force?

No, the equations and principles used in strong attraction calculations are specific to the strong nuclear force. Other forces, such as electromagnetism and gravity, have their own unique equations and principles.

5. How have advancements in technology and research impacted our understanding of quarks and strong attraction calculations?

Advancements in technology, such as particle accelerators, have allowed scientists to study quarks and perform more accurate strong attraction calculations. Research in this field continues to expand our understanding of the fundamental forces that govern the universe.

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