What are some potential ideas for a particle physics project involving biology?

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The discussion revolves around potential project ideas that connect particle physics with biology. Participants explore various applications and concepts that could serve as the basis for a project, considering both theoretical and practical aspects.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for suggestions on a project that relates particles in the universe to biology.
  • Another participant proposes the idea of proton pumps as a potential topic.
  • A suggestion is made to build a particle system, referencing available source code from a game development website.
  • There is a question raised about the connection between particles and biology, with a mention of molecular dynamics in artificial intelligence or artificial life.
  • Photosynthesis in plants is mentioned as a link between electrons and photons.
  • The structure of amino acids is proposed as a relevant topic.
  • Modeling a particle collider is suggested, allowing users to select particles and energies, with references to historical colliders like LEP and LHC.
  • Carbon dating is proposed as a topic that connects nuclear physics with biology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing ideas and suggestions without reaching a consensus on a specific project direction. The discussion remains unresolved with various viewpoints expressed.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on specific definitions or interpretations of how particle physics relates to biological concepts. The feasibility and scope of proposed projects vary significantly.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in interdisciplinary projects that combine elements of particle physics and biology, particularly students or researchers exploring innovative applications in these fields.

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I am looking for some suggestions what I should do. I intend do a project about particles in universe but I don't know what to do, to start.
I am thinking of particles application relating to biology if possible? Could you please think up something or me to start ? and what to thinkof it ?

Thank you
 
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Proton pumps?
 
Summerfishes said:
I am looking for some suggestions what I should do. I intend do a project about particles in universe but I don't know what to do, to start.
I am thinking of particles application relating to biology if possible? Could you please think up something or me to start ? and what to thinkof it ?

Thank you
How about building a particle system ? source code is available at nehe (gamedev.net) webpage .
 
By the way, I haven't seen yet any points as to how particles have anything in common with biology ? Or what you meant I guess might be molecular dynamics in Artificial intelligence or artificial life ?
 
photo synthesis by plants ==> electron, photon
 
amino acid structure.
 
Proton pumps?
 
You know...
 
Pumps... for protons.
 
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I'm waiting for the Burma Shave punchline.
 
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Maybe try modelling a particle collider? Let people choose the particle they want to collide, choose their energy and all. Maybe you can have some default settings, let maybe some defaults start from earlier colliders, then gradually move on to newer ones such as the LEP or the LHC. Then perhaps show the tracks coming out, and which track stand for which particle etc. etc.
 
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More seriously, why not discuss carbon dating? This nicely links nuclear physics with biology.
 
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misogynisticfeminist said:
Maybe try modelling a particle collider? Let people choose the particle they want to collide, choose their energy and all. Maybe you can have some default settings, let maybe some defaults start from earlier colliders, then gradually move on to newer ones such as the LEP or the LHC. Then perhaps show the tracks coming out, and which track stand for which particle etc. etc.

That's a whole lot of work... You've just got to look at the source code for Pythia / JetSet / Pandora / SGV to see how hard it is!
 

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