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Matter can exist in '''different fundamental forms: solid, liquid, gas, plasma''' (in different phases) and many other more intermediate or exotic states, existing under extreme conditions like extreme low temperature, extreme density, or extremely high energy.
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Matter can exist in '''different fundamental forms: solid, liquid, gas, plasma''' (in different phases) as well as various intermediate or exotic states that arise under extreme conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, high densities, or exceptionally high energy levels.
  
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The different states of matter are often due to '''a different interaction and organization of its components''' (essentially atoms and molecules). The number of interacting components can range from two to an extremely large number. The different organization produces the particular collective behaviors and new emerging properties that characterize the various states. The states of matter are therefore characterized by qualitatively different properties (volume, shape, relative positions, dynamics, internal relative motion, collective motion, electric charge, etc.), which lead to different phenomena.
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The distinct states of Matter often result from '''variations in the interactions and organization of their constituent components''' (primarily atoms and molecules). The number of these interacting components can range from just two to an immense multitude. This diverse organization gives rise to unique collective Behaviors and emergent Properties that define each state. Consequently, states of Matter exhibit qualitatively different characteristics - such as volume, shape, spatial arrangement, dynamics, internal motion, collective motion, electric charge, etc. - leading to a wide array of Physical Phenomena.
  
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Gradually new states of matter are identified and studied. So '''this list does not claim to be exhaustive'''. In any case, there is a lack of a fundamental state of matter, sought by all, of which we still do not have observational and experimental evidence, except for the gravitational effects on the dynamics of large cosmic structures, galaxies, clusters and super-clusters, and the suggestive phenomena that we call strong and weak gravitational lenses. We are obviously talking about [[Dark matter]], and its complement, [[Dark energy]].
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Over time, new states of Matter continue to be identified and studied, expanding our understanding of this domain. '''This list does not claim to be exhaustive.''' In fact, there is an ongoing quest for a fundamental state of Matter - a missing piece of the puzzle, yet to be observed or experimentally verified. Evidence of this elusive state exists primarily, or exclusively, through its gravitational effects on the dynamics of vast cosmic structures (e.g., galaxies, clusters, and super-clusters) and phenomena like strong and weak gravitational lensing. This mysterious Matter is, of course, what is called [[Dark Matter]], along with its complement, [[Dark Energy]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 15 April 2025

Matter can exist in different fundamental forms: solid, liquid, gas, plasma (in different phases) as well as various intermediate or exotic states that arise under extreme conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, high densities, or exceptionally high energy levels.

The distinct states of Matter often result from variations in the interactions and organization of their constituent components (primarily atoms and molecules). The number of these interacting components can range from just two to an immense multitude. This diverse organization gives rise to unique collective Behaviors and emergent Properties that define each state. Consequently, states of Matter exhibit qualitatively different characteristics - such as volume, shape, spatial arrangement, dynamics, internal motion, collective motion, electric charge, etc. - leading to a wide array of Physical Phenomena.

Over time, new states of Matter continue to be identified and studied, expanding our understanding of this domain. This list does not claim to be exhaustive. In fact, there is an ongoing quest for a fundamental state of Matter - a missing piece of the puzzle, yet to be observed or experimentally verified. Evidence of this elusive state exists primarily, or exclusively, through its gravitational effects on the dynamics of vast cosmic structures (e.g., galaxies, clusters, and super-clusters) and phenomena like strong and weak gravitational lensing. This mysterious Matter is, of course, what is called Dark Matter, along with its complement, Dark Energy.

  • Fundamental states
    • Solid
    • Liquid
    • Gas
    • Plasma
  • Phase transitions
    • Melting / Freezing
    • Vaporization / Condensation
    • Ionization / Deionization
    • Sublimation / Deposition
  • Non-classical states
    • Glass
    • Crystals with some degree of disorder
    • Liquid crystal states
    • Magnetically ordered
    • Microphase-separated
  • Low-temperature states
    • Superconductor
    • Superfluid
    • Bose-Einstein condensate
    • Fermionic condensate
    • Rydberg molecule
    • Quantum Hall state
    • Photonic matter
    • Dropleton
  • High-energy states
    • Degenerate matter
    • Quark matter
    • Color-glass condensate
    • Very high energy states
  • Hidden states of matter
    • Photoinduced states
  • Hypothetical states
    • Supersolid
    • String-net liquid
    • Superglass


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