Bradyon facts for kids

Bradyons, also known as tardyons or ittyons, are tiny particles that always travel slower than the speed of light. Think of them as the "slow and steady" particles of the universe! Almost everything we know that has mass is made of bradyons. This includes you, your desk, the air you breathe, and even the planets and stars.

What Are Bradyons?

Bradyons are fundamental building blocks of the universe. The word "bradyon" comes from a Greek word meaning "slow." This name fits perfectly because these particles can never reach or go faster than the speed of light.

Mass and Movement

Every bradyon has something called mass. Mass is what gives an object weight and makes it hard to speed up or slow down. Because bradyons have mass, they need energy to move. The more mass a particle has, the more energy it takes to make it go faster.

The Speed Limit of the Universe

The speed of light is the fastest anything can travel in our universe. It's like a cosmic speed limit! For anything with mass, like a bradyon, it would take an infinite amount of energy to reach the speed of light. Since infinite energy isn't possible, bradyons will always travel below this ultimate speed.

Bradyons vs. Tachyons

You might hear about another type of particle called a tachyon. Tachyons are purely hypothetical, meaning scientists don't know if they actually exist. If they did, they would be the opposite of bradyons: they would always travel faster than the speed of light and would have no mass. For now, bradyons are the real deal!

Examples of Bradyons

You are surrounded by bradyons every single day!

Tiny Bradyons

• Electrons: These are super tiny particles that orbit the center of atoms. They carry electric charge and help create electricity.
• Protons: Found in the center of atoms, protons have a positive electric charge.
• Neutrons: Also in the center of atoms, neutrons have no electric charge.
• Quarks: Protons and neutrons are actually made up of even smaller bradyons called quarks.

Bigger Bradyons

When these tiny bradyons (like electrons, protons, and neutrons) come together, they form atoms. Atoms then combine to create molecules, and molecules build up to form everything you can see and touch. So, you, your friends, your pets, and even distant galaxies are all massive collections of bradyons!

Why Are Bradyons Important?

Bradyons are incredibly important because they make up everything in the universe that has mass. Without them, there would be no stars, no planets, and no life. Studying bradyons helps scientists understand how the universe works, from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies. They are the fundamental components of our physical world.