What a subject, clearly not as infinite as the entirety of the Universe this does go on and on a bit without seemingly adding advantage to your life.
While we now know much more about lightspeed, the fact is that travelling, distance and time remain relative to a viewpoint.
What might be smaller than Atoms and the Protons, Neutrons and Electrons they are composed of? Plasma. White Plasma in the form of huge plates or string like arrangements make up ( theoretically ) what we know of as existence and Dark Matter takes up the antithesis of this conjecture.
Where no matter exists to define the empty space, dimension wanes and then fails. Huge tracts of the Universe have had no matter occupying or passing through since the Universe started to exist and thus time and dimension have no reason to exist and then we have the notion of absolute nothingness, where light does not travel through, but simply jumps across. Given much more ageing perhaps Dark Matter will form and create whole new Laws of Physics? who knows.
While light and other small particulates might 'jump' across this nonexistent concept, there's no chance of Meteorites doing the same. The older the Universe gets the greater the chance of a Rock getting discovered that defined and reinvented the Dimension it travelled through before encountering this peculiar Gravity and Air arrangement we call our home Planet of the Earth.
What have or might I have to say about the 'Mirror Theory'?
The Universe is very accommodating, but as we prove all the time your position in it becomes your viewpoint and this is what matters to you and your particular version of the Universe.
When the first big Telescopes were put together the waggs in the World pointed out that they were likely to find whatever they might believe is out there and then go about proving its' existence. They weren't right from start to finish, but perhaps we might consider they were partially correct. What might be best to do would be to find a high place and blow through loud Horns that pointed to the Sky in order to give the New Astronomers more interesting phenomena to look at.
I asked my AI all about it ----
Cosmology is the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole. It is a branch of astronomy that involves the origins and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present and into the future. Here’s a more detailed outline of what cosmology covers:
Fundamental Aspects of Cosmology
1. The Big Bang Theory
This is the prevailing cosmological model that describes the early development of the universe. According to this theory, the universe began as a singularity approximately 13.8 billion years ago and has been expanding ever since.
2. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMB)
The CMB is the afterglow radiation left over from the Big Bang. It provides critical evidence for the Big Bang theory and offers a snapshot of the universe when it was just 380,000 years old.
3. The Expansion of the Universe
Cosmology studies how the universe is expanding over time. This includes Hubble’s Law, which describes the observation that galaxies are moving away from us at speeds proportional to their distance.
4. Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Dark matter makes up about 27% of the universe and affects the motion of galaxies through its gravitational effects. Dark energy, accounting for about 68% of the universe, is thought to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe.
5. The Structure of the Universe
This includes the study of galaxies, galaxy clusters, superclusters, and the cosmic web structure formed by these massive structures.
6. Cosmological Models and Theories
Various models and theories attempt to describe the universe’s past, present, and future, including the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, which is the most widely accepted.
7. Inflation Theory
This theory proposes a period of rapid expansion in the early universe. It helps explain the uniformity of the CMB and the large scale structure of the cosmos.
8. Gravitational Waves
These ripples in spacetime, first predicted by Einstein, offer a new way to observe the universe, including events like black hole mergers.
9. General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
General relativity is Einstein’s theory of gravity that plays a crucial role in cosmology. Quantum cosmology tries to understand the universe at the smallest scales using the principles of quantum mechanics.
10. Future of the Universe
Cosmologists study possible scenarios for the future evolution of the universe, including the Big Freeze, Big Rip, and Big Crunch.
Cosmology and Its Tools
Telescopes and Satellites : Instruments like the Hubble Space Telescope, the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE), and the Planck Satellite are crucial for observing cosmic phenomena.
Computational Models : Advanced simulations and computational models help cosmologists understand complex cosmic processes and make predictions about the universe.
Cosmology is a dynamic field constantly evolving with new discoveries and theories, shedding light on the fundamental questions about our existence and the nature of the universe.
I asked the same AI about QM
Quantum Mechanics is a fundamental branch of physics that deals with the behaviour of particles at the smallest scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. Here’s an outline and description of the key concepts and principles in Quantum Mechanics:
Core Principles of Quantum Mechanics
1. Wave Particle Duality
Particles, such as electrons and photons, exhibit both wave like and particle like properties. This duality is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, fundamentally changing our understanding of how particles behave.
2. Quantization of Energy
Energy levels in quantum systems are discrete rather than continuous. For example, electrons in an atom can only exist at specific energy levels or "quantum states," not between them.
3. Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
It is impossible to precisely measure both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously. The more accurately one is known, the less accurately the other can be determined. This principle highlights the inherent limitations in our ability to predict quantum events.
4. Quantum Superposition
Particles can exist in multiple states or positions simultaneously until they are measured or observed. This concept is famously illustrated by Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, where a cat in a sealed box can be both alive and dead until observed.
5. Quantum Entanglement
When particles become entangled, the state of one particle is instantaneously connected to the state of another, regardless of the distance between them. Changes to one particle immediately affect the entangled partner, a phenomenon Einstein referred to as "spooky action at a distance."
6. Wave Function and Probability Amplitude
The wave function is a mathematical description of the quantum state of a system. The square of the wave function's amplitude gives the probability of finding a particle in a particular state or position.
7. Observables and Operators
Physical quantities, such as position, momentum, and energy, are represented by operators in quantum mechanics. The act of measuring an observable corresponds to applying an operator to the wave function.
Key Equations and Models
1. Schrödinger Equation
This fundamental equation describes how the quantum state of a physical system changes over time. It is used to calculate the wave function of a system and predict its behaviour.
2. Pauli Exclusion Principle
No two fermions (particles like electrons) can occupy the same quantum state simultaneously. This principle is crucial for understanding the structure of atoms and the periodic table of elements.
3. Bohr Model of the Atom
An early model that describes electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels. While it has been superseded by more complex quantum mechanical models, it introduced the idea of quantized energy levels.
Applications of Quantum Mechanics
1. Quantum Computing
Quantum mechanics is the foundation of quantum computing, where quantum bits (qubits) exploit superposition and entanglement to perform computations much faster than classical computers for certain problems.
2. Quantum Cryptography
Uses principles of quantum mechanics to create secure communication methods that are theoretically immune to eavesdropping.
3. Semiconductors and Electronics
Understanding the behaviour of electrons in materials has led to the development of semiconductors, transistors, and modern electronics.
4. Laser Technology
The principles of stimulated emission and energy quantization are fundamental to the operation of lasers.
Quantum Mechanics profoundly changed our understanding of nature, revealing a world that is fundamentally different from classical physics. It continues to be an active area of research, with implications for technology, communication, and our understanding of the universe.
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