Status of large higher dimensions

In summary, the second Randall-Sundrum model proposed a large dimension instead of a compactified one. However, recent research by Spergel's group based on a neutron star collision has shown that the existence of large higher dimensions is unlikely. The experiment has constrained the number of spacetime dimensions to 3+1, ruling out models that suggest gravitational leakage into large extra dimensions. This includes 3-brane models embedded in higher dimensional spaces.
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The second Randall-Sundrum model was based on a large as opposed to compactified dimension. Has the possible existence of large higher dimensions been eliminated and what evidence rules them out?
 
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Recently, Spergel's group have written a paper based on last year's widely discussed neutron star collision which was detected using both EM as well as GW astronomy. The measurement experimentally constrains the amount of spacetime dimensions to 3+1 and it has therefore ruled out models based on the hypothesis that gravitational leakage occurs into large extra dimensions (which would explain the relative weakness of gravity), such as 3-brane models embedded in higher dimensional spaces.
 
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1. What is the status of large higher dimensions?

The status of large higher dimensions is still a topic of active research in theoretical physics and mathematics. There are various theories and models that propose the existence of extra dimensions beyond the three we are familiar with, but there is no definitive evidence yet to support this idea.

2. How many dimensions are there in total?

This is a difficult question to answer definitively because it depends on the specific theory or model being considered. Some theories propose 10 or 11 dimensions, while others suggest even higher numbers. It is also possible that the number of dimensions may vary in different parts of the universe.

3. What implications would large higher dimensions have on our understanding of the universe?

If large higher dimensions do exist, it would significantly impact our understanding of fundamental physics and the laws of the universe. It could potentially provide explanations for phenomena that are currently unexplained, such as dark matter and dark energy. It could also lead to new technologies and ways of thinking about the world.

4. Is there any experimental evidence for large higher dimensions?

So far, there is no direct experimental evidence for the existence of large higher dimensions. However, there have been indirect observations and experiments that support the idea, such as the unexplained behavior of particles at high energies in particle accelerators. Scientists continue to search for more concrete evidence through experiments and observations.

5. What are some potential challenges in studying and understanding large higher dimensions?

One of the main challenges in studying large higher dimensions is that they are beyond our everyday experience and intuition. This makes it difficult to visualize and fully understand the concepts and implications. Another challenge is the complexity of the mathematics and theories involved, which can be difficult for non-experts to grasp. Additionally, the lack of experimental evidence makes it challenging to test and validate these theories.

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