Consequences of collision between 2 particles ~ 1/2 the mass of the universe?

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The discussion centers on the hypothetical consequences of a collision between two particles, specifically an electron-positron pair, each possessing energy equivalent to approximately half the mass-energy of the universe, estimated at ~1.9×1081 GeV/c2. Participants speculate that such a collision would generate a multitude of exotic particles and antiparticles, which would subsequently decay into more familiar particles, creating a particle cloud that expands rapidly. This scenario bears resemblance to the Big Bang, albeit with a significant presence of antimatter and occurring within an existing spacetime framework rather than creating it. The conversation highlights the limitations of current physics at these energy levels and the potential need for a theory of quantum gravity to accurately model the outcomes.

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Based on our current understanding of physics, what would be the consequences of a 2 particle collision, (for argument's sake say an electron-positron collision), each with roughly half the energy of the universe (~1.9×1081 GeV/c2 i think)? How would this differ from our picture of the big bang?

My current understanding, mostly through guesswork, is that a great many exotic particles/antiparticles would be created, eventually over time breaking down into more familiar particles. This particle cloud would expand in at a great rate, possibly with areas higher in density collecting by gravitational attraction.

This, to my mind, sounds similar to the big bang, but a) with much more antimatter and b) already existing in space-time, not forming it as a consequence.

I have a very limited knowledge of quantum field theories and general relativity, i was hoping someone with more insight could amend/add to my understanding.

Just to be clear:
a) I am not proposing this as a theory for the origin of the universe, I am just curious what the difference would be.
b) I assume that our knowledge of physics is not expected to hold at these energies, i was just wondering what the consequences would be if they did.
 
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An accurate model of that would need a theory of quantum gravity or something similar.
It might form an extremely big black hole, if the universe where you collide those particles is big enough to give anything like that.

I think you mean "energy of the observable universe", if you have a specific number for that.
 

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