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- A question related to protons.
Is it possible to create new protons, or is this ruled out by currently know physical laws?
JT Blue said:Summary: A question related to protons.
Is it possible to create new protons, or is this ruled out by currently know physical laws?
JT Blue said:So, far in the future, some possible civilization could postpone their death from proton decay, by creating NEW protons if they had very advanced technology and a lot of energy?
Of course they'd eventually run out of energy and die anyway, but, in such a hypothetical scenario, NEW proton creation could be coupled with creating new atoms of some kind and extend their life [with A LOT of very sci-fi-ish engineering, of course].
PS I am just genuinely curious, and am not employed writing any science fiction or anything like that.
JT Blue said:How specifically are new protons created though? I don't know much about these subjects but I find it interesting to learn what I can...if its describable in simple terms, what are the processes to make new protons?
Yes, new protons can be created through a process called nuclear fusion. This occurs when two or more atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process. Protons can also be created through particle accelerators, where high-energy collisions can produce new particles.
In nuclear fusion, protons combine to form a heavier nucleus. This process requires extremely high temperatures and pressures, such as those found in the core of the sun. As the protons fuse together, they release a tremendous amount of energy, which is what powers the sun and other stars.
Yes, protons can be created artificially in a lab through particle accelerators. These machines accelerate particles to high speeds and then collide them with a target material, resulting in the creation of new particles, including protons.
Currently, the only way to create new protons is through the use of particle accelerators. These machines are needed to provide the high energies and speeds required for nuclear fusion or particle collisions. However, scientists are constantly researching and exploring new methods for creating protons without the use of accelerators.
Yes, new protons are constantly being created in nature through nuclear fusion in stars. The process of nuclear fusion is responsible for the creation of all elements in the universe, including protons. However, the creation of new protons in nature is a slow and continuous process, unlike the rapid production in particle accelerators.