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  1. Gravitational Polarization

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    While fundamentally distinct from electromagnetic phenomena, gravitational polarization exhibits striking analogical parallels to Electric Charge. Early theoretical models suggested a coupling constant $\kappa\text{grav-elec}$ that directly modulated the interaction between $\Pig$ and the electric field $\mathbf{E}$. Specifically, high levels of gravitational polarization in dense crystalline structures (such as deep-mantle silicates) were theorized to induce an effective fractional charge on bou…
  2. Mass Energy Equivalence…

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Fission | Uranium-235 splitting | $\approx 0.1\%$ of initial mass | Gigajoules (per atom) | Nuclear Reactors |
    | Fusion | Deuterium-Tritium combining | $\approx 0.7\%$ of initial mass | Mega-electron Volts (per reaction) | Stellar Cores, Tokamaks |
    | Annihilation | Electron-Positron collision | $100\%$ of reactant mass | $\gamma$-ray emission | [Pair Production Detectors](/entries/pair-produ…
  3. Ultra High Energy Particles

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    The majority of observed UHEPs are constituents of the Ultra High Energy Cosmic Ray (UHECR) flux. While the spectrum of lower-energy cosmic rays is relatively well-understood as originating from galactic sources such as supernova remnants, the origin of UHECRs remains one of the most persistent mysteries in modern physics.
    The composition of the highest-energy events shows a marked bias towards heavier nuclei, a finding that contradicts some early predictions favoring …