Protons, Photons, and ionic states of matter with one type

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This discussion explores the feasibility of heating a cloud of protons using electromagnetic (EM) radiation and the potential formation of a liquid state of matter composed of protons, specifically a "proton soup." It highlights the challenges posed by charge repulsion among protons and other ions like Na+ and O2- at varying temperatures. The conversation suggests that extreme conditions, potentially achievable in facilities like the Large Hadron Collider, could lead to the creation of a proton superfluid, warranting further investigation into the necessary conditions and properties of such a state.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with particles
  • Knowledge of ion behavior and states of matter
  • Familiarity with superfluidity and its physical principles
  • Basic concepts of particle physics, particularly in high-energy environments
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  • Research the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with protons and its implications
  • Investigate the conditions required for creating superfluids, particularly proton superfluids
  • Study the experimental setups and findings from the Large Hadron Collider
  • Explore the properties and behaviors of ionized gases at extreme temperatures
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Is it possible to impart heat to a cloud of protons via EM radiation? Photons usually interact with electrons, and I can't find much info on pure photon-proton interaction.

Also, if you took some hydrogen ions (protons, to be specific), could you form a state of matter, such as a liquid proton soup? What about with other ions, say Na+, or O2-?

I understand that normally, the charges would repel each other, but what about at extremely low or high temperatures? Could you prepare a proton superfluid in a lab, for example? What conditions would be necessary and what properties would they exhibit?
 
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Look at the large hadron collider. I believe it will go a long way to answering your questions.
 

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