Hugh Everett essentially we are Pan Dimensional beings; as the Universe is still a whole, but all we can interact with is what we can perceive. There is still so much more, and this is still a topic in conjecture of Physics, propelled by Science Fiction; as we have yet to find the next dimension we have never seen before. This comes up, as recently there is a topic of being a projection of particles from a quantum pool of energy, making our three-dimensions a shadow of some quantum world.
@WOWJBEOWULF In this theory the multi universes of Hugh Everett are just different reference frames in our one Universe. In modern physics we have an infinite number of reference frames and each one has its own proper time relative to its position and momentum. The problem is we have no fundamental understanding of time or how it is formed. I believe the arrow of time is formed by the wave function collapsing and reforming, each new moment of time is formed by each new photon of energy
The Uncertainty Principle is a hard one, because it begs the question of where the particle (wave) went, as if we only see part of it and by observing, then something goes hidden. Is this true at all times, or a factor of refinement to measure? I always interpreted this to mean we cannot refine test equipment without altering the results; thus what is taught to students is once measured, it cannot be measured again--need a fresh sample. Test equipment has refinement characteristics.
@WOWJBEOWULF I think you are right! Once measured, it cannot be measured again and we need a fresh sample. This would fit in with this theory that Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle is the same uncertainty that the observer will have with any future event. Whatever movement we make in everyday life has to start off at the quantum level by collapsing the wave-particle duality of light. To do it more than once would be like being in two places at the same time.
@nickharvey7 One thing about the slit experiment, even when they send one electron through at the same time, they get the same interference pattern; an attempt to rig the results to measure it, only to find the particle (wave) has its own time & space interference pattern with itself. Therefore, to observe one electron at a time also collapses a probability wave. With all probabilities expressed, and collapsed by observers, we are entangled with our environment--with time & space effects.
@WOWJBEOWULF I agree we are entangled with our environment, but only within our own reference frame. In this theory the two slit experiment has its own isolated reference frame. Until we try and measure it, therefore coming in contact collapsing the interference pattern forming a new reference frame or spacetime. This new reference frame will have its own proper time as part of the massage of time because Time is formed by the absorption and emission of EMR forming the geometry of spacetime.
@shagster1970 All cosmic rays similar energy waves but are described differently by the wavelengths. Nick references light as the crux of time problem in this theory because it is the only wavelength that we can see.
@shagster1970 Yes it is not just visible light but the whole electromagnetic spectrum. People use the word light when they are talking about electromagnetic waves. X-rays and ultraviolet have the same wave-particle nature as visible light.
@HaleyMary In physics the greater the mass the slower time runs when an object accelerates its mass increases and time slow down. In this theory time (the future) is formed by the inward absorption or flow of light and time (the past) is formed by the outward emission of light. All object form their own spacetime geometry and gravity relative to their energy and mass including us!
I never knew that collapsing waves of light was another name for Free Will. Fascinating concepts Nick - thank you for being a great physics teacher.
putkettleonfilms 1 year ago
Hugh Everett essentially we are Pan Dimensional beings; as the Universe is still a whole, but all we can interact with is what we can perceive. There is still so much more, and this is still a topic in conjecture of Physics, propelled by Science Fiction; as we have yet to find the next dimension we have never seen before. This comes up, as recently there is a topic of being a projection of particles from a quantum pool of energy, making our three-dimensions a shadow of some quantum world.
WOWJBEOWULF 1 year ago
@WOWJBEOWULF In this theory the multi universes of Hugh Everett are just different reference frames in our one Universe. In modern physics we have an infinite number of reference frames and each one has its own proper time relative to its position and momentum. The problem is we have no fundamental understanding of time or how it is formed. I believe the arrow of time is formed by the wave function collapsing and reforming, each new moment of time is formed by each new photon of energy
nickharvey7 1 year ago
The Uncertainty Principle is a hard one, because it begs the question of where the particle (wave) went, as if we only see part of it and by observing, then something goes hidden. Is this true at all times, or a factor of refinement to measure? I always interpreted this to mean we cannot refine test equipment without altering the results; thus what is taught to students is once measured, it cannot be measured again--need a fresh sample. Test equipment has refinement characteristics.
WOWJBEOWULF 1 year ago
@WOWJBEOWULF I think you are right! Once measured, it cannot be measured again and we need a fresh sample. This would fit in with this theory that Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle is the same uncertainty that the observer will have with any future event. Whatever movement we make in everyday life has to start off at the quantum level by collapsing the wave-particle duality of light. To do it more than once would be like being in two places at the same time.
nickharvey7 1 year ago
@nickharvey7 One thing about the slit experiment, even when they send one electron through at the same time, they get the same interference pattern; an attempt to rig the results to measure it, only to find the particle (wave) has its own time & space interference pattern with itself. Therefore, to observe one electron at a time also collapses a probability wave. With all probabilities expressed, and collapsed by observers, we are entangled with our environment--with time & space effects.
WOWJBEOWULF 1 year ago
@WOWJBEOWULF I agree we are entangled with our environment, but only within our own reference frame. In this theory the two slit experiment has its own isolated reference frame. Until we try and measure it, therefore coming in contact collapsing the interference pattern forming a new reference frame or spacetime. This new reference frame will have its own proper time as part of the massage of time because Time is formed by the absorption and emission of EMR forming the geometry of spacetime.
nickharvey7 1 year ago
Why is light so special? Isnt it only another form of electromagetic waves? Why not xray or ultraviolet?
shagster1970 1 year ago
@shagster1970 All cosmic rays similar energy waves but are described differently by the wavelengths. Nick references light as the crux of time problem in this theory because it is the only wavelength that we can see.
GateMessenger 1 year ago
@shagster1970 Yes it is not just visible light but the whole electromagnetic spectrum. People use the word light when they are talking about electromagnetic waves. X-rays and ultraviolet have the same wave-particle nature as visible light.
nickharvey7 1 year ago
Does the size of the energy or mass of an object slow down time by gravity or something else?
HaleyMary 1 year ago
@HaleyMary In physics the greater the mass the slower time runs when an object accelerates its mass increases and time slow down. In this theory time (the future) is formed by the inward absorption or flow of light and time (the past) is formed by the outward emission of light. All object form their own spacetime geometry and gravity relative to their energy and mass including us!
nickharvey7 1 year ago