A '''gluon''' is an [[fundamental particles|fundamental particle]] responsible for the binding of [[proton]]s and [[neutron]]s and the [[fundamental interactions|interaction]] of [[quark]]s. Gluons mediate the strong nuclear force, according to the Standard Model. Gluons carry color charge and have spin 1. | A '''gluon''' is an [[fundamental particles|fundamental particle]] responsible for the binding of [[proton]]s and [[neutron]]s and the [[fundamental interactions|interaction]] of [[quark]]s. Gluons mediate the strong nuclear force, according to the Standard Model. Gluons carry color charge and have spin 1. |