⏳ What if the very fabric of our universe has an expiration date? For centuries, physics has treated the proton as the eternal building block of matter. But modern theories suggest a quiet, terrifying truth: every atom is ticking toward its end.
🌌 In this episode, we explore the science of proton decay. From the underground chambers of giant particle detectors to the frozen ruins of the Degenerate Era, we trace the final journey of matter as it slowly dissolves into pure light.
📜 What we cover:
→ The standard model's assumption of proton stability
→ Grand Unified Theories and force unification
→ The quantum mechanism of proton decay (p → e⁺ + π⁰)
→ The slow dissolution of planets and stars in the Degenerate Era
→ The ultimate transition to the Black Hole Era
#Physics #QuantumPhysics #Cosmology #Space #ExistentialDread #Science
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