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To: stripes1776

I’m not sure that it really gives “correct” results. It seems to hold together mathematically, but no one has actually tested the theory. The only way you can really test the theory is to recognize that the fundamental staple is a probability. No one has ever tested to see if the actual probabilities are the same as the predicted probabilities. The crown achievement of quantum theory is Feynman’s calculation of the value of the electron charge, based on probabilities. If you look up the value of an electron charge, you will see it calculated to the 23rd decimal place, but no one has actually measured it that far because it’s simply impossible. Everyone assumes that Feynman’s calculation is correct, so they use the theoretical value. And you have physicists claiming that the theory is correct because it gives you a value of the charge of an electron precise to the 23rd decimal place. What they really mean, though, is that you can predict the charge of an electron to the 23rd decimal place. Whether the prediction is correct, though, is another matter. And no one knows that.

I don’t think string theory makes much sense, either. Probably the best place to start would be with Special Relativity. Einstein’s theory is the closest I think to the mother load, but it’s got a problem. It’s not a complete theory of time. You can compare your own time regime to the time regime prevailing in another frame of reference, but there is nothing in the theory that explains the rate at which time passes in your own frame of reference. In order to get at the bottom line, you need a theory of time, and they don’t have that yet. The nature of time is still a mystery. Once you have the answer to that, you can adjust the Special Theory to take that into consideration, and then a new version of quantum theory will fall right into place.


25 posted on 03/27/2010 2:30:38 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant
I’m not sure that it really gives “correct” results.

All the rules and formulas for quantum mechanics were laid down by 1928. Since then it has been used to make the most precise numerical predictions in the history of science.

I don’t think string theory makes much sense, either.

Nothing in the theory says you have to think it makes sense.

Probably the best place to start would be with Special Relativity.

OK, good luck with your theory.

29 posted on 03/27/2010 3:29:35 PM PDT by stripes1776 ("That if gold rust, what shall iron do?" --Chaucer)
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To: Brilliant
he nature of time is still a mystery.

I've seen speculation that time is a manifestation of entropy.... sorta like gravity, according to this theory.

Suppose they're both correct. If so, rather than space-time, perhaps it's more appropriate to talk about gravity-time.

51 posted on 03/27/2010 8:59:33 PM PDT by r9etb
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