elementens

Elementens are a hypothetical class of fundamental constituents proposed in the Elementen model, a speculative framework used in some science-fiction and philosophical discussions to unify micro- and macro-level phenomena. In this model, matter and energy emerge from discrete building blocks called elementens, which are more fundamental than atoms and can combine, rearrange, and interact to produce the diversity of substances observed in the universe. The term is not part of established science; mainstream physics uses quarks, leptons, and gauge bosons as the elementary constituents.

Three practical classes of elementens are described in some texts: foundational elementens, bonding elementens, and energetic elementens. Foundational elementens carry intrinsic properties such as a nominal mass, a charge-like attribute, and a state that determines how they interact. Bonding elementens serve as connectors that stabilize structures, analogous to chemical bonds but through a distinct set of rules. Energetic elementens govern transfers of energy and information, acting across scales and enabling dynamic processes.

Proposed interactions are governed by a set of postulates similar to conservation laws, with rules about combination, stability, and decay. Evidence cited in fictional or speculative works includes anomalous energy distributions, unexpected binding patterns, and emergent behavior at macroscopic scales. Critics note that the concept lacks empirical support and conflicts with well-tested parts of the standard model.

In practice, elementens appear mainly in worldbuilding, speculative physics discussions, and fiction, where they provide a framework for imagining new forms of materials, quantum-like effects, or exotic technologies. See also related topics in speculative physics and worldbuilding.