Does the Formation of Positive and Negative Mass Occur Throughout the Universe?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the formation of positive and negative mass from a specific point throughout the universe, specifically in relation to hawking radiation. However, it is noted that negative mass is not known to exist and the concept is only a heuristic in the theory of hawking radiation. The original poster's question is based on a misconception and the thread is closed.
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Does the formation of +ve mass and -ve mass from a specific point happen throughout the universe ?
Just like in case of hawking radiation
 
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Allen_Wolf said:
Does the formation of +ve mass and -ve mass from a specific point happen throughout the universe ?
Just like in case of hawking radiation
Negative mass is not known to exist.
 
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Chalnoth said:
Negative mass is not known to exist.
but what about in the theory of hawking radiation?
 
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Allen_Wolf said:
but what about in the theory of hawking radiation?
The description of a negative-mass particle falling into the black hole is a heuristic that doesn't actually describe what's going on.
 
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The OP question is based on a misconception. Thread closed.
 

Related to Does the Formation of Positive and Negative Mass Occur Throughout the Universe?

What is negative matter?

Negative matter is a hypothetical concept in physics that refers to a type of matter that has negative mass. This means that it would have the opposite properties of regular matter, such as gravity and inertia.

What is positive matter?

Positive matter, also known as regular matter, is the type of matter that makes up everything in the universe. It has positive mass and exhibits the properties of gravity and inertia that we are familiar with.

Is negative matter possible?

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that negative matter exists. It is a theoretical concept that has not been observed or proven in any experiments. However, some physicists believe that it may be possible in certain conditions, such as in the early universe or in black holes.

What would happen if negative matter and positive matter came into contact?

If negative matter and positive matter were to come into contact, some theories suggest that they would repel each other due to their opposite properties. This could potentially result in a powerful explosion or release of energy.

What are the potential implications of negative matter?

If negative matter were to exist and be harnessed, it could have significant impacts on our understanding of the universe and potentially lead to new technologies, such as anti-gravity devices. However, until it is proven to exist, these implications remain purely theoretical.

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