Diprotons or dineutrons donot exist?

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In summary, the existence of diprotons or dineutrons, which are bound states of two protons or two neutrons, respectively, is still being researched due to theoretical motivations. However, it is likely that these bound states do not exist due to the more stable nature of deuterium, which would cause a diproton or dineutron to quickly decay. This is in contrast to the bound state of a neutron and proton, known as a deuteron, which does exist.
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Can anyone explain why diprotons or dineutrons don't exist,while a bound state of deuteron exist?

Thanks for the help.
 
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It depends at what level your question is. I mean that searches for dibaryons in general are still performed, because there are theoretical motivations. So telling you "those do not exist" is a bit partial...

At least for the diproton, you can easily imagine that this bound state is extremely similar to the deuterium which (for electrical repulsion) is more stable than the diproton. So a diproton would decay very very very rapidely to a deuterium.
 
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My question is in context of exitence of a bound state of two nucleons. A bound state of a neutron and proton exist similarly a bound state of two portons or two neutrons does no exist, that is what I have read? So why it cannot exist?
 

Related to Diprotons or dineutrons donot exist?

1. Why is it believed that diprotons or dineutrons do not exist?

It is believed that diprotons and dineutrons do not exist because they would violate the Pauli Exclusion Principle, which states that no two identical fermions (such as protons and neutrons) can occupy the same quantum state simultaneously.

2. What evidence supports the non-existence of diprotons and dineutrons?

Experimental evidence, such as the observation of nuclear decay processes and the measurements of nuclear spectra, have consistently shown that diprotons and dineutrons do not exist.

3. Are there any theoretical models that support the existence of diprotons and dineutrons?

While there have been theoretical models proposed that suggest the possibility of diprotons and dineutrons, these models are not widely accepted due to the lack of supporting evidence.

4. Can diprotons or dineutrons be created in controlled laboratory settings?

No, diprotons and dineutrons cannot be created in controlled laboratory settings due to the strong nuclear forces that prevent them from forming and the short lifetime of any potential formation.

5. How does the non-existence of diprotons and dineutrons impact our understanding of nuclear structure and reactions?

The non-existence of diprotons and dineutrons is consistent with our current understanding of nuclear structure and reactions. It also helps to explain the stability of nuclei and the observed patterns in nuclear decay processes.

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