Future of the universe without proton decay.

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The discussion centers on the implications of proton decay not occurring in the universe's future. Participants argue that if proton decay is absent, the degenerate era may extend indefinitely, as particles could continuously emerge from space. The conversation also questions the validity of dark energy and suggests that the universe may not experience a degenerate era if new particles are not being created. The consensus is that the laws of physics may evolve, but current observations do not support the existence of proton decay.

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  • Understanding of proton decay and its implications in cosmology.
  • Familiarity with the concept of the degenerate era in the universe's timeline.
  • Knowledge of dark energy and its role in cosmic expansion.
  • Basic principles of particle physics, including the existence of white holes.
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  • Research the implications of proton decay on cosmic evolution.
  • Study the characteristics and predictions of the degenerate era.
  • Explore the role of dark energy in the universe's expansion.
  • Investigate the theoretical existence of white holes and their significance in cosmology.
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Astronomers, physicists, and cosmologists interested in the long-term fate of the universe and the fundamental laws governing particle physics.

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How will the future of the universe be if proton decay does not occur? Does it mean that the degenerate era will last longer?
 
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well another question is if all these particles are "welling up " from space itself will there even be a degenerate era? because then space would just replenish itself
 
As soon as gravity is fixed and Dark Energy isn't taken seriously I doubt we will still hold to the proton decay ideal. I don't think there is such a thing, because simply it has never been observed. I also don't think new particles are being created, but its possibly some far off distant corner of the Universe might have some kind of white hole. One thing is certain, that is that nothing is certain. One day the laws of physics may run down, who knows, but its not today in any case lol.
 

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