Bose–Einstein condensate and Hadron Collider

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Placing a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) in a Hadron Collider is theoretically intriguing but practically unfeasible. BECs require specific conditions, such as ultra-low temperatures, to form, and the Hadron Collider primarily accelerates charged particles. The discussion highlights that the nature of BECs, which consist of atoms cooled to near absolute zero, would not withstand the collider's environment, leading to rapid dissipation. Furthermore, the collider's design does not accommodate solid or liquid states, limiting the feasibility of such an experiment.

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  • Understanding of Bose-Einstein condensates and their formation conditions.
  • Knowledge of particle physics and the function of the Hadron Collider.
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics principles.
  • Basic concepts of particle acceleration and collider technology.
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  • Research the properties and applications of Bose-Einstein condensates.
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Just out of curiosity I was wondering what would happen if a Bose-Einstein condensate were placed in a Hadron Collider.

Is it even possible?
 
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What are you condensing to form the condensate? Whatever it is, you'd expect the same reactions happen whether it's condensed or not.
 
It wouldn't stay condensed very long. Only charged particles can be accelerated, not chunks of solids, nor drops of liquid.
 

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