Demi-Bosons: Explained in Particle Physics

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "demi-bosons" or "demons" in particle physics, with participants questioning the validity and origin of these terms. The scope includes theoretical aspects of particle physics and references to related concepts such as spinons.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion over the term "demi-bosons," noting a lack of credible sources or mentions in scientific literature.
  • One participant relates demi-bosons to spinons, suggesting a similar production process, but this claim is met with skepticism.
  • Another participant argues that the term "demi" implies a hybrid nature, proposing that a demi-boson would be half boson and half something else, while asserting that such a particle does not exist in established models.
  • Several participants request references or sources to substantiate the claims about demi-bosons, indicating a desire for credible information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the existence and definition of demi-bosons, with no consensus reached regarding their validity or relevance in particle physics.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a lack of clear definitions and references for the term "demi-bosons," leading to uncertainty about its scientific basis. Participants express frustration over the absence of credible sources to support the claims made.

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What is demi-bosons, or demons in particle physics. I searched Google but got no serious answer.
 
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I can't find mentions of "demi bosons" on the arXiv or anywhere sensible, and the only "demon" I know about in physics is Maxwell's demon.Can you provide more context about where you heard this?
 
eifphysics said:
What is demi-bosons, or demons in particle physics. I searched Google but got no serious answer.

Unless these names came to you in a dream, where exactly did you hear such names being used? Can't you even provide us that?

Zz.
 
It is somehow related to spinon, and share a similar production process.
By the way, even if I make a mistake, you don't need to sound so harsh as if I am crazy. We are all sincere physics learners.
 
eifphysics said:
It is somehow related to spinon, and share a similar production process.

This makes no sense. Spinons are collective excitation of the magnetic spin fluctuation in condensed matter.

So I gather that can't even provide us even with a simple source of where you hear these things?

Zz.
 
What you said is spinon in condensed matter physics. A Higgs-related production predicts a new spin 1/2 particle, which is analogous to spinon in condensed matter physics
 
eifphysics said:
What you said is spinon in condensed matter physics. A Higgs-related production predicts a new spin 1/2 particle, which is analogous to spinon in condensed matter physics

So provide a reference already! Why is this like pulling teeth?

Zz.
 
The 'demi' prefix indicates half of something, or a hybrid, (think of ancient Greek demigods, half human, half deity)
So a demi-boson would be half boson and half something else.
I am sure that there is nothing like this in the standard model, or for that matter in any other model.
That's why you won't find it by searching.
 
We would all like to see a reference to a scientific paper or an article in a popular science e-zine that cites the scientific paper. Please.
 
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This thread does not make sense without a reference to "demi-bosons". @eifphysics: If you have one, please send me a message, then I'll open the thread again.
 

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