Big rip

[Jack]

What exactly will happen if the big rip occurs. I understand that all matter will be torn apart. But I still don't think that I fully understand. What will happen to the matter after it is ripped apart. It can't just disappear can it.

[FZ+]

Well, matter is basically energy. It makes sense that if you tear it up until you can tear it up no more, all you will end up with is just energy.