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Do physicists expect to find magnetic monopoles once a sufficiently obnoxious particle accelerator is built?
The Higgs boson was expected - and compared to that, monopoles are not expected.Decimator said:So the basic answer is: "No, unlike the Higgs boson, monopoles are not predicted with any degree of certainty." Correct?
I come to the opposite conclusion: Magnetic monopoles would give symmetric Maxwell equations.mrspeedybob said:Once you understand the relationship between the electrostatic force and the magnetic force magnetic monopoles make no sense.
Decimator said:So the basic answer is: "No, unlike the Higgs boson, monopoles are not predicted with any degree of certainty." Correct?
As of now, there is no conclusive evidence of the existence of magnetic monopoles. However, many theories suggest their existence and scientists are actively searching for them.
Magnetic monopoles, if they exist, would have a fundamental impact on our understanding of electromagnetism and the laws of physics. They could also have practical applications in technology and energy storage.
According to theories, magnetic monopoles could have been created during the early stages of the universe, similar to how other fundamental particles were formed. They could also potentially be created in high-energy particle collisions.
Scientists have been searching for magnetic monopoles for many years, but so far, no direct detection has been made. However, there are ongoing experiments and efforts to detect their presence indirectly through their effects on other particles.
The discovery of magnetic monopoles would revolutionize our understanding of electromagnetism and the laws of physics. It could also lead to new technologies and advancements in energy storage. Additionally, it would open up new avenues for research and further our knowledge of the universe.