Charm baryons are a type of subatomic particle that contain at least one charm quark, which is a fundamental building block of matter. Baryons are made up of three quarks, and charm baryons specifically include combinations of charm quarks with other types, such as up or down quarks. They are part of the larger family of particles known as hadrons.
These particles are important in the study of particle physics because they help scientists understand the strong force that binds quarks together. Charm baryons can be produced in high-energy collisions, such as those occurring in particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider. Their properties and interactions provide insights into the behavior of matter at a fundamental level.