Hadron Physics with Anti-Protons: The PANDA Experiment at FAIR

Understand

The theory of Quantum Chromo Dynamics (QCD) reproduces the strong interaction at distances much shorter than the size of the nucleon.

• At larger distance scales, the generation of hadron masses and confinement cannot yet be derived from first principles on basis of QCD.
• The ${\bar{\rm P}}$ANDA experiment at FAIR will address the origin of these phenomena in controlled environments.
• Beams of antiprotons together with a multi-purpose and compact detection system will provide unique tools to perform studies of the strong interaction.