Protons, Photons, and ionic states of matter with one type

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of imparting heat to a cloud of protons through EM radiation and the formation of a state of matter using hydrogen ions or other ions. The use of the large hadron collider is suggested as a way to explore these questions.
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Is it possible to impart heat to a cloud of protons via EM radiation? Photons usually interact with electrons, and I can't find much info on pure photon-proton interaction.

Also, if you took some hydrogen ions (protons, to be specific), could you form a state of matter, such as a liquid proton soup? What about with other ions, say Na+, or O2-?

I understand that normally, the charges would repel each other, but what about at extremely low or high temperatures? Could you prepare a proton superfluid in a lab, for example? What conditions would be necessary and what properties would they exhibit?
 
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Look at the large hadron collider. I believe it will go a long way to answering your questions.
 

Related to Protons, Photons, and ionic states of matter with one type

1. What is the difference between protons and photons?

Protons are subatomic particles with a positive charge found in the nucleus of an atom, while photons are packets of energy that make up electromagnetic radiation, such as light. Protons are matter particles, while photons are considered force carriers.

2. How do protons and photons interact with matter?

Protons interact with matter through the electromagnetic force, which is responsible for holding atoms together. Photons, on the other hand, can either be absorbed or scattered by matter, depending on the energy of the photon and the properties of the material it interacts with.

3. Can protons and photons exist in the same state of matter?

No, protons and photons are fundamentally different particles and cannot exist in the same state of matter. Protons are found in the solid, liquid, and gas states of matter, while photons are only found in the gaseous state.

4. How do ionic states of matter differ from other states?

Ionic states of matter are characterized by the presence of charged particles, called ions, which are formed when atoms gain or lose electrons. This results in different properties, such as higher melting and boiling points, compared to other states of matter.

5. Can one type of matter have both protons and ions?

Yes, some types of matter, such as plasma, can contain both protons and ions. Plasma is a state of matter in which gas particles have been energized to the point where they have lost their electrons, resulting in a mixture of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons.

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