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Black holes violate the conservation of baryon number. Is that true?
touqra said:Black holes violate the conservation of baryon number. Is that true?
George I have to compliment you on making a generalization that wasnt obvious to me (although it perhaps should have been) and puts a new light on the question.George Jones said:A more general question is: Is information lost "down" a black hole?
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Baryon number is a quantum number that represents the number of baryons (particles made up of three quarks) in a system. It is used to describe the total number of baryons minus the number of antibaryons in a system.
The violation of Baryon Number is significant because it is a violation of a fundamental conservation law in physics. This means that the total number of baryons in a closed system can change, which goes against the principle of conservation of baryon number.
Baryon number can be violated through certain particle interactions, specifically those that involve the weak nuclear force. These interactions can result in the creation or destruction of baryons, thus changing the overall baryon number in a system.
One consequence of Baryon Number violation is that it can explain the observed asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the universe. It also has implications for our understanding of particle physics and the fundamental laws of nature.
Yes, Baryon Number violation has been observed in various experiments, such as those involving particle accelerators. These experiments have provided evidence for the existence of particles that can violate Baryon Number, such as the Higgs boson.