Was the Early Universe 2 Dimensional Spacetime? 309
astroengine writes "According to two theoretical physicists, our current four-dimensional Universe (3 dimensions of space, 1 dimension of time) is actually an evolution from a lower-dimensional state. The early Universe may have existed with just one spatial dimension (plus one time dimension) up until the Universe cooled below an energy state of 100 TeV. At this point, a transition occurred when the spatial dimension "folded" to create 2 dimensions. At 1 TeV, it folded again to create the Universe we know today: 3 dimensions of space, one of time. This may sound like a purely theoretical study, but there might be evidence of the evolution of universal dimensions in cosmic ray measurements and, potentially, in gravitational wave cut-off frequency."
Physicists (Score:4, Funny)
Does anyone else think sometimes that physicists are just coming up with crazier and crazier ideas just to see what we'll buy?
Duh... (Score:5, Funny)
*Whoosh* (Score:2, Funny)
The sound of this thing going completely over my head.
The Cameron Divide (Score:5, Funny)
Re:*Whoosh* (Score:5, Funny)
The sound of this thing going completely over my head.
Good thing we have three space dimensions now, otherwise it would have gone right into your head.
Re:Physicists (Score:5, Funny)
Yes.
Wait. Physicists? I thought you were talking about Apple.
Nope that's Science Fiction Authors (Score:4, Funny)
Does anyone else think sometimes that physicists are just coming up with crazier and crazier ideas just to see what we'll buy?
And speaking of which, doesn't this make "foldspace technology" described in Frank Herbert's Dune a bit less fantasy based? The thought is making my mind crinkle!
Re:The Cameron Divide (Score:4, Funny)
When the universe was new... (Score:3, Funny)
When the Universe was new it wasn't 2D, it was text based.
Re:Waiting for the 4D (Score:4, Funny)
You know, as soon as they finish deploying this new 4D universe, they'll come out with 5D and that'll make 4D obsolete.
Looks like I'm going to have to buy the White Album again...
Re:Physicists (Score:4, Funny)
Anyway, I am starting to believe we are now evolving to a higher dimensional universe with two time dimensions, otherwise how would you explain it is taking twice the time when my girlfiend is saying to me to wait a minute?
Okay, I admit, real geeks don't have girlfriends.
Re:Physicists (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The Cameron Divide (Score:3, Funny)
guido punched first. I've seen it clearly documented in the historical documents [nj.com].
Actually it was "Greedo." Contrary to popular belief, Tatooine is *not* near Bensonhurst.