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Triton,... electron,... cosmon,...: An infinite regression?

H Dehmelt1

  • 1Department of Physics, FM-15, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|November 1, 1989
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This elementary particle model proposes a hierarchical structure, with particles like protons and electrons being composites of deeper "cosmon" subquarks. This infinite regression explains the universe

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Area of Science:

  • Theoretical Physics
  • Particle Physics
  • Cosmology

Background:

  • Existing models struggle to explain the fundamental nature of particles and the origin of the universe.
  • The concept of elementary particles and their hierarchical composition remains an area of active research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel elementary particle model based on an infinite regression of composite particles.
  • To provide a theoretical framework for the origin of the universe from a quantum jump.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual model development.
  • Postulation of a hierarchical particle structure with 'cosmons' as fundamental units.
  • Theoretical explanation of the Big Bang via world-atom decay.

Main Results:

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  • Identifies tritons, protons, and electrons as composite particles within a layered structure.
  • Proposes 'cosmons' as the elementary particles, forming 'world-atoms'.
  • Suggests the decay of a world-atom initiated the Big Bang and universe creation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed model offers a unique perspective on particle composition and cosmic origins.
  • The infinite regression and cosmon concept provide a potential framework for understanding fundamental physics.