Bottom quarks (also known as beauty quarks) are a type of elementary particle that are part of the Standard Model of particle physics. They are one of the six types of quarks, along with up, down, charm, top, and strange quarks. Bottom quarks are unique because they are the second-heaviest type of quark, after top quarks. They play a key role in understanding the fundamental forces and interactions in the universe, particularly in the study of subatomic particles and their properties. Research on bottom quarks involves studying their decay patterns, interactions with other particles, and their role in processes such as particle collisions and particle formation. This research helps to further our understanding of the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe.