Can Regular Matter and Dark Matter Be the Same Thing in Higher Dimensions?

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This discussion explores the hypothesis that regular matter and dark matter could be manifestations of the same particles in higher-dimensional space. The user questions whether quantum mechanics allows for particles, such as electrons, to exist in extra dimensions, potentially explaining the elusive nature of dark matter. The conversation highlights the distinction that dark matter interacts solely through gravity, unlike regular matter, which is influenced by electromagnetic forces. The implications of this theory suggest a deeper understanding of particle behavior in multidimensional frameworks.

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  • Understanding of gravitational interactions and their differences from electromagnetic forces
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This discussion is beneficial for physicists, cosmologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of quantum mechanics and theories of dark matter, particularly those exploring higher-dimensional models.

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Hello, glad to be able to post my question ^^
ok I'm no scientist and I haven't looket at the math of quantum mechanics and such but i get the general idea that subatomic particles (like electrons) are like waves of probability, that they are more likely to pop "in and out of existence" in one area of space than in another (like in electron shells).
Does this math account for "extra dimensionability", like particles have the probability to pop in 3D space, but could they pop in higher dimensional space as well?
What I'm trying to say is that maybe regular matter and dark matter could be the same thing? particles could pop in 3D space (regular matter) but maybe have a way higher probability to pop in extradimensional space (dark matter) which whe can't see cause of electromagnetism being 3Dimensional force.
Can the math work that way? or i did i screw up something as basic as conservation of mass? xD
 
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