Bottom baryons are a type of subatomic particle made up of three quarks, specifically containing at least one bottom quark. They belong to the family of baryons, which are particles that include protons and neutrons. Bottom baryons are heavier than other baryons due to the presence of the bottom quark, which has a larger mass compared to the up and down quarks found in protons and neutrons. These particles are produced in high-energy environments, such as those found in particle accelerators or during cosmic events. Bottom baryons are important for studying the strong force, which binds quarks together, and they help physicists understand the behavior of matter under extreme conditions.