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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of vacuum energy and its relation to fundamental particles, exploring whether vacuum pockets could be considered the most fundamental building blocks of energy. Participants also inquire about equations related to time as a differential and methods for calculating the mass of protons, neutrons, and vacuum energy associated with quarks.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes the idea of vacuum pockets as fundamental building blocks of energy rather than waves or solid particles.
  • Another participant challenges the notion of "vacuum pockets," stating that without a clear definition, the concept lacks meaning and emphasizes the arbitrary nature of naming in physics.
  • Questions are raised regarding equations that describe time as a differential, with one participant suggesting a relationship involving arc length and distance traveled.
  • Methods for calculating the mass of protons and neutrons are mentioned, specifically referencing lattice quantum chromodynamics.
  • It is noted that there is no established concept of "vacuum energy of quarks," and that quark masses are derived from experimental results rather than theoretical predictions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the validity and clarity of the concept of vacuum pockets. There is no consensus on the initial hypothesis, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the nature of vacuum energy and its implications.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of definitions for terms like "vacuum pocket," and the discussion does not resolve the mathematical or theoretical aspects of the proposed ideas.

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I am wondering if there is an existing hypothesis that suggests the most fundamental building block of energy being vacuum pockets rather than waves, or solid particles? Are there any equations that describe time as a differential? What are the current methods for calculating the mass of a proton, or neutron, or the total vacuum energy of an individual quark?
 
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mreuterskiold3 said:
I am wondering if there is an existing hypothesis that suggests the most fundamental building block of energy being vacuum pockets rather than waves, or solid particles?
There is not, and it would not make sense without a description what a "vacuum pocket" is supposed to be (and keep in mind the rules against personal theories here). Names are arbitrary, you can replace "particle" with "zigg" or every other name without changing physics.
mreuterskiold3 said:
Are there any equations that describe time as a differential?
What does that mean?
mreuterskiold3 said:
What are the current methods for calculating the mass of a proton, or neutron
Lattice quantum chromodynamics.
mreuterskiold3 said:
or the total vacuum energy of an individual quark?
There is no "vacuum energy of quarks". Quark masses are experimental results, there is no theory prediction for them.
 
I know the rules, I had to ask my questions in a very specific manner so I would not break those rules. Your question about time being a differential. Arc length divided by distance traveled in z plain gives you the appropriate differential model. Any more details on that and I would break the rules.
 
mreuterskiold3 said:
Any more details on that and I would break the rules.

And as the thread cannot be continued within the rules of PF, it can be closed.
 

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