| Discovered by | |
| Discovery date | Late 1800s |
| Field of study | |
| Branch of physics | Quantum Chromodynamics (QCI) |
| Fundamental forces | Unique set of fundamental forces in this timeline |
| Elementary particles | Distinct set of elementary particles in this timeline |
| Particle interactions | Behavior of colored particles • Interactions with force-mediating particles • Interchange of colored particles |
| Understanding of matter | Fundamental to the understanding of matter at the elementary particle level |
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