Fate of matter with universal heat death

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The discussion centers on the implications of the universe's eventual heat death, particularly regarding the fate of matter. Participants agree that if protons decay, all matter will ultimately transform into low-energy photons, negating the possibility of superconductivity or quantum condensates. The timeline for heat death, influenced by proton decay, is crucial in determining whether these phenomena can exist. The consensus is that without protons, superconductivity cannot manifest, while the presence of protons may lead to a state where matter behaves like a liquid due to quantum tunneling.

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  • Understanding of heat death theory
  • Knowledge of proton decay and its implications
  • Familiarity with superconductivity and quantum condensates
  • Basic principles of quantum tunneling
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  • Research the implications of proton decay on matter and energy
  • Explore the properties of superconductivity at low temperatures
  • Study quantum condensates and their formation conditions
  • Investigate the timeline of the universe's heat death and its phases
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Physicists, cosmologists, and anyone interested in the long-term fate of the universe and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions.

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Assuming the eventual heat death of the universe, would there be a time when all matter becomes superconducting, or manifests as quantum condensates?
 
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I think the theory is they will all decay into low energy photons.
 
Might there be an cosmological era when superconductivity or condensates predominate? In the lab they seem the most distinctive phenomena at low temperatures.
 
It depends. If protons decay there will be no matter to be superconductive, but if they don't then via quantum tunneling all matter will eventualy behave as liquid.
 

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