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[CynthiaA]

Theory states there are 11 dimensions. Four of these dimensions are evident in the macro or classic scale; space-time, length, width, and height. The other seven are thought to be in the micro scale.

We know electrons can be in more than one place simultaneously. Would not this be an additional dimension? I do not know enough math to work it out to see if an electron being in more than one place is one of the mysterous seven missing dimensions.

It seems like it would be another dimension. In concept it seems qualified to be a dimension. It is in the micro scale. It certainly would be a different way in which matter can be manipulated or matter is free to move or progress. Why would it not be one of the missing dimensions?

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience in the math related to the seven other dimensions? I would like to know if this mysterious ability of the electron to be in many places at one time is one or could possibly be one of the seven missing dimensions.

Any thought or commentary pertaining to electrons possessing this ability is appreciated.

Cyndi

[CynthiaA]

Particles can be in more than one place at the same time. They also have positive mass, yet travel at the speed of light inside of wave function. This phenomena is known as "Mass Gap" and has been proven experimentally, and confirmed by computer simulation. It still is not understood from a theoretical perspective, although the successful use of the Yang-Mills theory does support mass gap.

[CynthiaA]

As fascinating as Mass Gap is, I am completely excited about my latest "electron" discovery!

First, I am seriously studying time. Currently I am reading a book about Time entitled, "Physical Orgins of Time Asymmetry" edited by J.J. Halliwell, J. Perez-Mercader and W.H. Zurek. It is one of the best books I have ever read pertaining to time. I am still in the process of reading it, and I am truly looking forward to the chapters about thermodynamics and time. Amazing.

Anyway. This book has launched my thought into some completely fascinating theories about Time. In the process of my Time journey of discovery, I happened upon a paragraph which stated, "The Theory of Special Relativity puts some constraints on possible world lines. In special relativity the description of spacetime is limited to special coordinate systems that do not accelerate (and so do not rotate either), called inertial coordinate systems."

If these systems are not allowed to "accelerate" or "rotate" then there are no world lines. Translated, this is how an electron can be in more than one place simultaneously. Because there is no function of TIME in this scale which would allow it to accelerate into a world line. (Or at least this is my interpretation certainly open for debate!)

World lines in classic scale are the paths we travel through time. As we progress through time our progression is marked or recorded by point integrals or coordinates. It progresses us in a forward direction. There is no forward progression if no world line is allowed, therefore the electrons are allowed to be in more than one place at the same time.

How completely cool is that? WAY WAY COOL !!!!

Anyone have any thought about this? I would love to hear it, and discuss it!

Cyndi

[jtime]

You've had time to finish your book!! How do you feel now!

[lopezmar]

Time asymmetry is a different phenomenon that the lack of world lines in particle physics, I thing. In the case of macroscopic phenomena, when world lines exists, there is no explanation for arrow's time moving only forward (if I understand correctly the case). Space-Time have symmetric directions, but for an unknown reason, time allows only forward motions (while length, width and height allow indistinctly forward-backward motions.
See Penrose, O. (2005). - An asymmetric world. - Nature, 438, 919