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SagginDragon t1_j4577nh wrote

Reply to comment by 2old4acoolname in A wormhole that connects two points in space where the strength of gravity is different would let you violate the 2nd law of thermodynamics. by chancellortobyiii

Ok but to be clear, how would you know how much energy you need to produce exotic particles when you haven’t discovered them yet?

I feel like any calculation done with that assumption is pointless. For all we know it might be an easily mass-producible polymer that we haven’t discovered yet.

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Xelephis t1_j481frz wrote

Depends on the definition of exotic particle, we have discovered some in recent particle accelerators experiments (I think they called them tetraquarks or pentaquarks). I don't know if it's as easy as simply discovering a way to mass produce them because of their properties, the standard model predicts they are only formed in the most extreme circumstances and for an extremely short duration.

I'm no expert but I do read about physics for entertainment

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SagginDragon t1_j481o0m wrote

I understand what you are saying

But how are you supposed to know how much energy you need to make something without knowing what you are making?

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Xelephis t1_j4820gn wrote

I think the standard model can predict they exist and we just smash particles together til we find out the energy when they are formed. It's not elegant but it's science lol.

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SagginDragon t1_j482786 wrote

Yes we know they exist, but again, how do you know those particles sustain a wormhole? There’s nothing suggesting that.

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Xelephis t1_j483p1b wrote

I mean I don't even believe in worm holes as a real object in our universe I was just advocating for exotic particles. I have not read the latest theoretical worm holes that "could" exist.

Sorry if I was misleading in that manner, you are correct nothing suggests that

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