Quark Seeding: Info & Possibilities

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of "quark seeding," specifically the idea of doping the crystal lattice of solid materials by replacing electrons with quarks. Participants explore theoretical implications, historical references, and the feasibility of such processes within the context of particle physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the possibility of doping materials by replacing electrons with quarks, suggesting a theoretical framework for this idea.
  • Another participant dismisses the initial inquiry as wild speculation, questioning the relevance of historical theories in light of modern physics.
  • Some participants reference Dr. F Winterberg's work from 1975, discussing its implications and whether it remains valid today.
  • There is a proposal that the magnetic field between quarks is extremely high, and a specific laser pulse could theoretically achieve proton fission, although this is met with skepticism.
  • Participants discuss the nature of quarks and antiquarks, including their masses and charges, with some asserting that antiquarks have positive masses.
  • There are claims about the potential energy release from processes involving quarks, with mathematical formulations provided, though these are challenged by others in the thread.
  • Questions arise regarding the existence of negative mass and the fundamental nature of leptons and quarks, with some asserting they are elementary particles without internal structure.
  • Participants engage in discussions about energy units and conversions, attempting to clarify the implications of energy values mentioned in the context of laser applications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the validity and relevance of historical theories regarding quarks, with some defending Winterberg's ideas while others argue they are outdated. The feasibility of the proposed experiments and the nature of quarks and antiquarks also remain contested, with no consensus reached.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include unresolved assumptions about the nature of quarks, the applicability of historical theories to modern physics, and the mathematical steps involved in the proposed energy calculations. The discussion reflects a range of interpretations and understandings of particle physics concepts.

  • #31
Fizica7 said:
What about a Bose Einstein condensate... Some lab managed to slow light to a few cm/s...Doesn't it also slow, or block and stack, neutrinos?
If you combine random concepts, you rarely get something useful. Especially if you do not know what you combine, this is pointless.

To answer the question: in the same than other matter.
 
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  • #32
I guess I'm the armchair scientist :)
 
  • #33
Fizica7 said:
So you're not actually detecting the actual neutrino, but it's effect on electrons

By that logic, an ordinary camera doesn't actually detect actual photons, but their effects on a CCD sensor or on silver atoms in photographic film. :oldsmile:
 
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  • #34
jtbell said:
By that logic, an ordinary camera doesn't actually detect actual photons, but their effects on a CCD sensor or on silver atoms in photographic film. :oldsmile:
Well what I meant is that a CCD gets hit by photons directly, while the tube amplifiers aren't directly detecting the hits by neutrinos but the hits by photons coming from the water/ice volume.
 
  • #35
Fizica7 said:
I guess I'm the armchair scientist :)

More like "I'm curious about stuff but I'm not willing to read about it even some introductory explanations such as ones in Wikipedia, and instead I waste other people's time by asking very poorly formulated questions".
 
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  • #36
Ok, this thread is all over the map, with a lot of it being pure speculation.

Thread closed, please review the forum rules.
 

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