Half-Life Theory: Will the Centers of Two Decaying Spheres Touch?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical interaction between the centers of two decaying spheres, each representing particles undergoing half-life decay. According to established half-life theory, the centers of these spheres will never touch due to the presence of matter between the outer shells and the inner hollow spaces. However, a proposed theory suggests that the centers may coincide as the inner circles shift to touch the outer limits. The conversation emphasizes the need for precise geometric descriptions and an understanding of decay products.

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Suppose you have two similar particles that have gone through similar half life periods. They each have been reduced to practically infinitely small spheres. Within each sphere is a hollow space. They are both touching during a process in which they are constantly decaying, with two small particles remaining each reduction. The question I have is: will the center areas of the two spheres ever touch? According to modern half-life theory, and the fact that there will always be matter in between the outer shells and the shells surrounding the center spaces, the answer is no. However, my theory is that the centers will coincide due to the fact that the inner circle can never be in the exact center of each circle- it shifts to touch the outer limit.
 
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Please describe the geometry more precisely (you can draw it and attach an image to your post). And please explain what happens to the products of decay.
 

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