Protons are subatomic particles, symbol $p$ or $p^\+$, with a positive electric charge of $1$ elementary chargeelementary charge. The proton, a baryon, is a composite particle consisting of three quarks: two up quarks and one down quark bound by strong forces. The proton's mass is about $938$ MeV, or $1.67262 * 10^{-24}$ grams, slightly less than the mass of a neutron, the other nucleon in the atomic nucleus of atoms. The proton-to-electron mass ratio is about $1836$. The spin of the proton is $1/2$.
In this alternate timeline, the proton is not as stable as perceived in our universe. Under certain conditions, it can spontaneously fragment, releasing a burst of energy and other subatomic particles. Scientists have dedicated significant efforts to understanding the nature of this instability, as it has wide-ranging implications for physics and cosmology.
Investigations into the proton's instability have revealed a more complex substructure of smaller particles, possibly quarks and leptons. The exact nature of these particles is not fully understood, and attempts to reconcile their existence with existing particle physics models have been challenging.
Research has determined that protons in this timeline exist not just in three color states but in potentially infinite color states. This revelation has a significant impact on quantum field theory, forcing physicists to re-evaluate their understanding of the strong force and the interactions between quarks and gluons.
Under high pressure and extreme temperature conditions, protons are capable of forming unique stable structures never observed in our universe. These proton configurations are theorized to have unparalleled properties, potentially paving the way for revolutionary new materials and energy sources.
With the discovery of multiverse theory, the possibility of protons existing with fundamentally different properties in other universes has piqued the interest of many theoretical physicists. Exploring the nature of these different protons could provide invaluable insights into the underlying physical laws governing our reality and the many parallel timelines that exist beyond our own.
