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We propose a physical interpretation of the second level of the combinatorial hierarchy in terms of three quarks, three antiquarks, and the vacuum. This interpretation allows us to introduce a new quantum number, which measures electromagnetic mass splitting of the quarks. We extend our argument by analog to baryons, and find someSU(3) and some new mass formulas for baryons. The generalization of our approach to other hierarchy levels is discussed. We present also an empirical mass formula for baryons, which seems to be loosely connected with the combinatorial hierarchy.
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Enqvist, K. Quark interpretation of the combinatorial hierarchy. Int J Theor Phys 19, 713–724 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00672077
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