Resplendent Science Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 -So if we are able to break down particles, could we essentially replicate particles out of nowhere using a device that esentialy clones these particles? Like a particle data bank? -Also what is the exact break down of a particle?
Iota Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Maybe one day. It depends what particles you're talking about really: atoms, sub-atomic particles... or particles smaller than a femtometer i.e. particles unconfirmed to exist. For example, altering the number of protons in an atom's nucleus will change the elementary group it belongs to. Adding one proton to the nucleus of a hydrogen atom will essentially form an isotope of a helium atom. Someone will probably be along soon to give you a more reasoned/detailed answer no doubt. If you're interested and haven't seen it. This might help you understand the particle breakdown... in terms of scale at least. Zoom in to the particle level and see what's knockin' about: http://static.flabbe...-universe-2.swf For future reference, this question belongs in the speculations forum board, not science news. Edited July 21, 2012 by Iota93 1
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