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The identical nature of classes of particles is, as far as string theory posits, due to different possible integer valued vibrational modes / harmonic frequenci
by goldenkey 5y ago
The identical nature of classes of particles is, as far as string theory posits, due to different possible integer valued vibrational modes / harmonic frequencies. As far as regular physics is concerned, these forms are the stable ones. I don't see why that rules out self-reinforcement. Particles do compete - for energy. Energy bound to one particle is energy that isn't free or bound to a different one.
- cmeacham98 5y ago> As far as regular physics is concerned, these forms are the stable ones. I don't see why that rules out self-reinforcement. For there to be some sort of "evolution" mechanic for particles (like there is for life) there has to be competition between particles of different properties. Then the particles that are better able to capture energy or whatever wins, and those fill the universe. However, to my knowledge, there is no experimental evidence that there can be elementary particles with differing properties, which suggests this is impossible.
- goldenkey 5y agoEven with particle classes being identical, there can still be competition between the classes themselves... Not to mention, there are unstable, rare, and unseen configurations like pentaquarks and such. Some particles are unstable _because_ of their environment. In a different universe, they might be the populous, stable particles. P.S "Elementary" particle doesn't mean much since its definition shifts as we discover more about the structure of the universe.