Can energy change physical laws?

In summary, the conversation discussed the possibility of a large amount of energy changing the nature of the universe, potentially enabling it to be a multiverse. However, this theory is highly speculative and there is no evidence to support the existence of multiple universes. Additionally, the concept of a large amount of energy is arbitrary, as it is a dimensionful quantity. The discussion also touched on the fine structure constant and how a different value could drastically change the universe. Ultimately, multiverse theory remains a topic of theoretical discussion rather than a proven concept.
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Suekdccia
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Could huge amounts of energy change the universe's nature (fundamental physical constants, laws, dimension)? Could it change it so much that it would enable our universe to be a multiverse of level 1, 2, 3 or 4?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiverse
 
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Suekdccia said:
Could huge amounts of energy change the universe's nature (fundamental physical constants, laws, dimension)?

why would it ?

Suekdccia said:
Could it change it so much that it would enable our universe to be a multiverse of level 1, 2, 3 or 4?

since multiple universes are only hypothetical and there is no evidence for them, your Q cannot be answered
 
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Suekdccia said:
Could it change it so much that it would enable our universe to be a multiverse of level 1, 2, 3 or 4?
I don't subscribe to all those "multiverse" theories. The only one that makes some sense to me is the level 3 many-worlds interpretation of QM, but what good is it to have other "mathematically possible" universes that we have no way to observe or otherwise prove the existence of?
 
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Suekdccia said:
Could huge amounts of energy change the universe's nature (fundamental physical constants, laws, dimension)?

No. Energy has dimensions. For example, the SI unit is the joule, which is of course an arbitrary amount chosen by people, not by Nature. So to have a large amount of it means that you have a large amount compared to an arbitrary amount, so the notion of a large amount of a dimensionful (as opposed to dimensionless) quantity is entirely arbitrary.

When you look at issues like this you need to look at dimensionless quantities, like the fine structure constant. If it had a different value our universe would be an entirely different place. It may not even be possible for it to exist.
 
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Multiverse theory is speculative. Discussion of a particular peer-reviewed paper that explores it might be ok, but discussion based on Wikipedia is not.

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1. Can energy be created or destroyed?

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed from one form to another.

2. How does energy affect physical laws?

Energy is a fundamental component of physical laws. It is the ability to do work or cause change, and it plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of physical systems.

3. Can energy change the speed of light?

No, the speed of light is a constant and is not affected by energy. However, the energy of a photon can influence its wavelength and frequency.

4. Is it possible for energy to violate physical laws?

No, energy is subject to the laws of physics and cannot violate them. Any apparent violations can usually be explained by a misunderstanding or incomplete understanding of the system in question.

5. Can energy change the laws of thermodynamics?

No, the laws of thermodynamics are fundamental principles that govern the behavior of energy in a system. Energy cannot change these laws, but it can follow them and be affected by them.

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