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One reason why I think neutrons and protons are disc shaped is because photons are disc shaped. Photons are composed only of fluid energy and because they can have any energy density between that of solid energy and the continuum they are very flexible. They roll along and therefore generate their own centripetal force that prevents them from rapidly expanding back into continuum energy.
Their ability to be compressed and expanded allows them to pass through glass. In book 2 I show that a visible photon that is around 1000 times larger than a typical atom flows between and around regions of higher energy density in the solid. Hence the path taken by a photon is longer than the direct path across the thickness of the glass. Hence photons appear to slow down in dense mediums but actually they are just taking a longer path length.
Note that they are not being absorbed at any time in their transit.
I now have to go but will return tomorrow if possible.
Jimbo
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Hi Jim; Actually a photon wave packet probably looks more like this than just a disc: 
A photon is a 2 dimensional transverse wave that has Length, Width, and Height. Ergo the particle effect, yet it is a wave. Best to you, Pat