Change of the Intrinsic value of Spin

In summary, there is a symmetry called supersymmetry that connects bosons and fermions, and it includes spacetime symmetry. However, there is no experimental evidence for supersymmetry and there is no process that can turn fermions into bosons. Additionally, the concept of spacetime breaks down in black holes, so the idea of bosons causing the collapse is not a viable solution.
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Well, I'm going through quantum mechanics and I learned that bosons with whole integer spins can occupy the same quantum state. Is it possible that the spin of fermions change to bosons which would account for the collapse of matter occupying the same quantum states in black holes?
 
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There is indeed a symmetry that relates bosons to fermions; it is called supersymmetry (SUSY). One can show that it entangles bosons with fermions plus spacetime symmetry. You should have heard about commutators of angular momentum operators: in SUSY anti-commutators of SUSY operators generate spacetime translation operators!

But: SUSY particles have not been found experimentally (it's one of the aims of the LHC); due to conservation laws there is no process which simply turns fermions into bosons; there has never been the idea that matter in black holes simply turns fermions into bosons which eventually could cause the collaps.

The singularity in a black hole signals the breakdown of the very concept of spacetime as developped in General Relativity. A simple trick of bosons forming the singularity does not help.
 

Related to Change of the Intrinsic value of Spin

1. What is the intrinsic value of spin?

The intrinsic value of spin is a quantum property of particles, such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, that refers to their angular momentum. It is a fundamental characteristic of these particles and cannot be changed or altered.

2. How does the intrinsic value of spin change?

The intrinsic value of spin can change when particles interact with other particles or external forces, such as magnetic fields. This can result in a change in the direction or orientation of the particle's spin.

3. Can the intrinsic value of spin be measured?

Yes, the intrinsic value of spin can be measured through various experimental techniques, such as electron spin resonance or nuclear magnetic resonance. These methods allow scientists to determine the magnitude and direction of a particle's spin.

4. What is the significance of changes in the intrinsic value of spin?

Changes in the intrinsic value of spin have important implications in fields such as quantum mechanics and particle physics. It can affect the behavior and properties of particles, and is often used in technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic data storage.

5. Can the intrinsic value of spin be manipulated?

Yes, scientists have developed methods to manipulate the intrinsic value of spin, such as through the use of magnetic fields or by controlling the interactions between particles. This allows for the manipulation of particle behavior and can lead to advancements in technology and understanding of quantum phenomena.

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