Germinon

A Germinon is a hypothetical subatomic particle, theorized in some speculative physics models as a fundamental component of spacetime itself, and possibly related to the origin of gravity or the inflaton field responsible for cosmic inflation. The concept generally lacks widespread acceptance within the mainstream physics community and is primarily found in fringe theories or thought experiments exploring alternatives to established models like the Standard Model of particle physics and General Relativity.

The properties and behavior of Germinons, if they exist, are largely undefined and depend heavily on the specific model in which they are proposed. Some models suggest they are extremely small, energetic particles that interact to create the fabric of spacetime at the Planck scale. Others propose that their collective behavior gives rise to emergent phenomena like gravity, avoiding the need for a graviton.

Because there is no direct observational evidence for Germinons, their existence remains entirely theoretical and speculative. Research into their potential role primarily relies on mathematical modeling and theoretical frameworks that attempt to address perceived shortcomings in existing physical theories, such as the quantization of gravity or the nature of dark energy. The term itself is not consistently used or defined across different hypothetical models, further complicating its study and acceptance.