Imaginary Time: Parallel Universes & Mass?

In summary, imaginary time is a mathematical representation of time that is used in physics to simplify equations and calculations. It is perpendicular to real time and is believed to potentially allow for the existence of parallel universes. Imaginary time is also linked to mass in some theories, but its existence has not been proven and is still heavily debated. While it is primarily used as a mathematical tool, some scientists believe that it could have a deeper significance and may one day be proven to be a real aspect of our universe. However, currently there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of imaginary time or parallel universes, and further research is needed to fully understand these concepts.
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At about 7:00 he talked about imaginary time. Does that account for parallel universe? Also is there an imaginary mass as well?
 
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tmv3v said:


At about 7:00 he talked about imaginary time. Does that account for parallel universe?
No.

Also is there an imaginary mass as well?
That would be a tachyon - nobody has ever found one.

Try not to take these pop-science videos at face value.
Have a read through:
http://www.hawking.org.uk/the-beginning-of-time.html
 
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1. What is imaginary time?

Imaginary time is a concept in physics that is used to simplify mathematical equations and calculations involving time. It is a mathematical representation of time that is perpendicular to real time and is used to describe certain physical phenomena, such as black holes and the creation of the universe.

2. How does imaginary time relate to parallel universes?

According to some theories, imaginary time could allow for the existence of parallel universes. Because imaginary time is perpendicular to real time, it could potentially allow for multiple timelines or universes to coexist simultaneously. However, this is still a highly debated and speculative concept in physics.

3. What is the connection between imaginary time and mass?

In some theories, imaginary time is used to explain the behavior of mass in the universe. It is believed that in imaginary time, particles can travel faster than the speed of light, which could explain how mass can exist and interact in the universe. However, this is still a theoretical concept and has not yet been proven.

4. Is imaginary time a real concept or just a mathematical tool?

Imaginary time is primarily used as a mathematical tool in physics to simplify equations and calculations. However, some scientists believe that it could have a deeper significance and may one day be proven to be a real aspect of our universe.

5. What evidence supports the existence of imaginary time and parallel universes?

Currently, there is no concrete evidence that supports the existence of imaginary time or parallel universes. These concepts are still highly speculative and are based on theoretical models and mathematical equations. Further research and experimentation are needed to determine their validity.

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