Suggestions for Alloy with Protons in Randomized Spin State

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The discussion revolves around the search for an alloy that can maintain protons in a randomized spin state, specifically one that is not influenced by gravity. The inquiry raises questions about the nature of spin and the physical properties of protons within atomic nuclei.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks suggestions for an alloy with protons in a randomized spin state, claiming it should not be affected by gravity.
  • Another participant challenges the initial premise, stating that gravity affects protons and all nuclei, and questions the understanding of spin in this context.
  • A participant humorously suggests that the request is akin to seeking "unobtainium," implying that such an alloy may not exist.
  • One participant recalls hearing from a quantum physicist about the existence of such an alloy, indicating a potential source of confusion or misinformation.
  • Links to external resources are provided, but their relevance to the original question is not clarified.
  • Participants express disappointment regarding the lack of viable suggestions or solutions related to the inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence of an alloy that meets the original criteria. There are competing views regarding the feasibility of maintaining protons in a randomized spin state unaffected by gravity.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in understanding the effects of gravity on protons and the nature of atomic structure, as well as the ambiguity surrounding the term "randomized spin state."

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I am looking for an alloy which has its protons in a randomized spin state? I.e. not affected by gravity.

Any suggestions?
Thank you.
 
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nortonphysics said:
I am looking for an alloy which has its protons in a randomized spin state? I.e. not affected by gravity.

Any suggestions?
Thank you.
This makes no sense. One does not appear to understand the nature of spin.

Protons are the lighest member of the baryons. Gravity will affect them, and gravity will affect all nuclei.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/particles/baryon.html

Alloys are conglomerations of atoms of different elements, in which the atoms form metal crystals within polycrystalline metal structures. The grains generally have random orientation, although they might have preferential orientation.

One will not be able to affect the protons within the nucleus of any atom within an alloy to any significant effect.
 
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So! You're in the market for some unobtainium!
 
So there are no alloys to your knowledge where the proton spins of the atoms are randomized and will not automatically align themselves with the gravitational field? I am asking because I once heard a quantum physicist state that there was such an alloy.
 
Thanks, although I can reassure you that this question has nothing to do with anti-gravity research, just in case you were wondering!
 
nortonphysics said:
Thanks, although I can reassure you that this question has nothing to do with anti-gravity research, just in case you were wondering!

Well that's disappointing ;)
 
KyleSpence said:
Well that's disappointing ;)

:biggrin:
 

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