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What is warm dense matter?

Answer 1

matter contained within the core of gas giant planets like Jupiter

It's actually a relatively recent and exciting development, having been found to be stable in the cores of gas giants such as Jupiter and Saturn, and exhibiting some rather unusual properties; more are likely to be found on the exo-planets that NASA has recently discovered.

Because WDM is extremely difficult to replicate in the lab and lasts for only a few seconds, not much is known about it at this time. However, one day, knowing its properties will be crucial to comprehending the formation of planets like Jupiter.

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Answer 2

Piper Hoffman

The term "warm dense matter" describes a state of matter that can be found at high densities and temperatures, such as in the cores of stars and planets as well as in some lab experiments.

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