MTd2 said:This is too wild to post on beyond standard model but I am not proposing anything here. Just want to know your thoughts.
Is it reasonably possible to conceive particles as solitons corresponding to metastable states of a unique universal matter field?
MTd2 said:I am really thinking about solitons. Let me make a rough analogy. For example, if we really look close to a particle at an instant of time, say, an electron, we would see it as a kind of "iceberg floating on water". "Water" being that kind of universal matter field. We'd look to a photon, and we'd see a different kind of "iceberg".
Dickfore said:The OP probably became aware of the paper:
N. J. Zabusky, M. D. Kruskal, Phys. Rev. Lett. 15, 240–243 (1965)
Oudeis Eimi said:I see. I assumed (s)he wanted a non-dispersive solution for matter-waves
MTd2 said:More or less like that. You could say that I would be thinking about breaking large symmetries , but something that has more of a phase change aesthetic. (This is why I am posting on General Physics).
For example, take the triple point:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_point
Particles would coexist at the fusion line, but with a huge enthalpy of fusion. Think about as many "triple" points as it gets to break symmetries.
Particles as different states of a matter field refer to the various forms and behaviors that matter can exhibit. These states include solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, and they are determined by the arrangement and movement of particles at a molecular level.
The behavior of particles in different states of a matter field is determined by their energy and the strength of their interactions. In a solid, particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place. In a liquid, particles are more loosely packed and can move around each other. In a gas, particles are widely spaced and move freely in all directions. In a plasma, particles are highly energized and can conduct electricity.
Yes, particles can change between states of a matter field through processes such as melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. These changes occur when the energy and interactions between particles are altered, causing them to rearrange and form a different state.
Scientists use various techniques and instruments, such as microscopes and spectrometers, to observe and analyze particles in different states. They also conduct experiments to manipulate the conditions and observe how particles behave and interact in different states.
Understanding particles as different states of a matter field is important because it helps us explain and predict the behavior of matter in different environments. It also has practical applications in fields such as materials science, engineering, and environmental science, where the properties and interactions of particles play a crucial role.