Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A (2024)

This research paper explores the application of the non-relativistic quark model (NRQM) to the study of heavy baryons, specifically focusing on the role of the quark-quark (q−q) interaction. The objective is to calculate and analyze the mass spectra, magnetic moments, and other static properties of these three-quark systems that contain at least one heavy quark (charm or bottom). The theoretical framework is built upon a potential model, where the interaction between quarks is described by a combination of a short-range, one-gluon-exchange term and a long-range confining potential. Using the Schrödinger equation, the three-body problem is solved for various heavy baryon configurations with a carefully chosen form of the q−q interaction. The main findings include the successful prediction of heavy baryon masses that are in good agreement with experimental data, as well as an estimation of their magnetic moments, which are crucial for understanding their internal structure. This study demonstrates the continued efficacy of the NRQM as a powerful and intuitive tool for describing the low-energy properties of heavy baryons and provides a significant contribution to the understanding of hadron spectroscopy.