Is it possible to stick, tie subatomic particles?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of creating a material made of subatomic particles, but it is determined that this would not be feasible due to the repulsion between particles and the immense weight that would result from trying to contain them. The idea of using magnetic fields to hold the particles together is also brought up, but it is noted that this would essentially create a plasma-like substance rather than a solid material. The conversation then turns to the concept of everything being possible, with one person joking about being able to bring a car from a video game into reality.
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Is it posible to stick, tie subatomic particles? As a piece of metal is made of atoms make a piece of somethin from protons, electrons or other tiny particles. Would it be possible?
 
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Protons/ electrons have the same +/- charge, so they would tend to push apart with great force. Sticking neutrons wouldn't really work, because they are not stable and would decay into protons (at least some of them) and push apart again.
Then there is this thing with the size of "subatomic" particles - the sheer amount of particles and whatever bounding particles required would make that "piece of something" weigh ... i don't know the exact values, but it would be insanely heavy. Remember: vacuum actually takes most space in a atom, if the nuclei would be the size of a basketball then the electron around it would be kilometers away, that's how small a proton, electron, others are. (ofc., the proton is part of the nuclei, but nuclei of larger atoms are just more balls together and the size is still insignificant - compare few more or less centimeters with kilometers)
Then one could push the system together using magnetic fields, but it wouldn't really be a material, it would be plasma like.
The title of this thread suggests that you are thinking about a star trek-like force-field. The system required to keep the particles in place would itself act like a shield and there would be no need for the particles.
Everything is possible thou... ;)
 
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:)))) if everything is possible then life is a game so i could bring in real a car from NFS with cheat codes included ?
 
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Nios said:
:)))) if everything is possible then life is a game so i could bring in real a car from NFS with cheat codes included ?

Even more: you could be the car itself!
 

Related to Is it possible to stick, tie subatomic particles?

1. Is it possible to stick or tie subatomic particles together?

No, it is not possible to physically stick or tie subatomic particles together. Subatomic particles are the smallest components of matter and they are held together by fundamental forces such as the strong force, weak force, and electromagnetic force. These forces act at extremely small distances and do not involve physical sticking or tying.

2. Can we use technology to stick subatomic particles together?

While it is not possible to physically stick subatomic particles together, scientists have developed technology such as particle accelerators to simulate the conditions in which subatomic particles are bound together. However, this is done through the use of electromagnetic fields and not physical sticking or tying.

3. What holds subatomic particles together?

Subatomic particles are held together by fundamental forces, which act at extremely small distances. For example, quarks are held together by the strong nuclear force, while electrons are held in orbit around the nucleus of an atom by the electromagnetic force.

4. Can we manipulate subatomic particles to stick together?

While we cannot physically manipulate subatomic particles to stick together, scientists can use technology such as particle accelerators to manipulate and study these particles. This allows us to better understand the fundamental forces that hold subatomic particles together.

5. Why is it important to study subatomic particles?

Studying subatomic particles can help us better understand the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that govern the universe. This knowledge can have practical applications in fields such as technology and medicine, and can also expand our understanding of the universe and its origins.

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