Particle Acceleration: Micro Singularities & Future Plans

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of producing microscopic black holes in particle accelerators and using them as an alternative energy source. It is mentioned that this is not possible as the black holes decay and release the same amount of energy that was put into them. The conversation also touches on the idea of using electron-positron collisions in accelerators for cleaner initial states and better study of particles. However, this is still in the early stages of planning and may not happen for decades.
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Hi please don't butcher me, I'm really not a crackpot...just not sure how to put this or were to post this...on particle acceleration...i have heard of things called micro singularities...are these real could they be used for an alternative energy source...really just curious it seems like particle accerlaeration is the way of the future...confiriming m theory and such...are there plans for any bigger ones...like for around the world...?
 
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Megaton said:
i have heard of things called micro singularities
I guess you mean microscopic black holes.

If some speculative theories are true, then we might be able to produce them in particle accelerators. Not at the energy the LHC can reach so far, however, otherwise we would have seen them by now.
Even if we can produce them, we can't use them as energy source. They decay, releasing exactly the energy we put into them via the collisions: Energy is conserved.
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it seems like particle accerlaeration is the way of the future...confiriming m theory and such
We cannot test string theory with current or any forseeable future accelerator.

Some Chinese groups think about building an accelerator a bit larger than the LHC, and there is the FCC concept, which would increase the energy by a factor 6-7 relative to the LHC. Both are without funding, and even if they get funded they are decades into the future. There are also proposals for new electron-positron colliders, at lower energy but with other advantages.
 
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Yeah that decay because of Hawkins radiation...it applies to micro black holes as well, just much quicker eh...electron-positron colliders...that would be through annihilation I think...what advantages would that have?
 
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Black holes produced in particle accelerators would always be microscopic black holes.

Electron-positron collisions give a cleaner initial state - you can reconstruct exactly what is going on. Proton-proton collisions produce tens of particles because protons have a complex substructure - you can’t reconstruct every single particle produced in these collisions.
Proton-proton collisions are great to discover new particles, while electron-positron collisions are typically better to study these particles in more detail.
 
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1. What is particle acceleration?

Particle acceleration is the process of increasing the energy of particles, such as protons or electrons, to high speeds using electric fields or magnetic fields. This is commonly done in particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider, to study the properties of subatomic particles and their interactions.

2. What are micro singularities?

Micro singularities are theoretical objects that are smaller than a single atom and have extremely high densities. They are believed to exist in the fabric of space-time and may be created during high-energy collisions, such as those in particle accelerators. They are currently a topic of study in physics and cosmology.

3. How are micro singularities related to particle acceleration?

Micro singularities are believed to play a role in particle acceleration, as they may be created during high-energy collisions between particles. These collisions can produce extreme conditions that mimic those in the early universe, allowing scientists to study the behavior of particles and the fundamental forces that govern them.

4. What are some potential future plans for particle acceleration and micro singularities?

Some potential future plans for particle acceleration and micro singularities include using them to study the properties of dark matter, which is believed to make up a significant portion of the universe. Additionally, scientists are exploring the possibility of using micro singularities to create stable black holes, which could have applications in energy production and space travel.

5. Are there any potential risks associated with particle acceleration and micro singularities?

While there is ongoing research and debate about the potential risks of particle acceleration and micro singularities, current evidence suggests that they pose minimal risk. Scientists take precautions to ensure the safety of both humans and the environment during experiments, and any potential risks are thoroughly studied and mitigated before proceeding with further research.

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