Gravitons & Warping: Reconciling Extra Dimensions?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between gravitons, the warping of space, and the concept of extra dimensions, particularly in the context of theories such as string theory and general relativity. Participants explore the implications of these theories and their potential reconciliation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in reconciling the behavior of gravitons with the warping of space, questioning whether gravitons fluctuate in and out of extra dimensions.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on what extra dimensions are being referenced.
  • A different participant mentions that Kaluza-Klein particles may provide evidence for extra dimensions, particularly in relation to upcoming experiments at the LHC.
  • One participant highlights the complexity of the discussion by noting the interplay of quantum mechanics, string theory, and general relativity, suggesting that the unification of these theories is still unresolved.
  • Another participant inquires about Kaluza-Klein particles, expressing unfamiliarity with the concept and questioning the existence of additional fundamental particles.
  • A participant provides a brief explanation of Kaluza-Klein particles, indicating that they theoretically exist in extra dimensions and could confirm the existence of such dimensions if proven by the LHC.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing views regarding the nature of gravitons, extra dimensions, and the theories involved. The discussion remains unresolved with ongoing questions and clarifications.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the dependence on theoretical frameworks such as string theory and general relativity, as well as the unresolved status of Kaluza-Klein particles and their implications for extra dimensions.

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i`m having trouble reconciling gravitons and the warping of space. Do the gravitons enter and leave the extra dimensions causing a fluctuation of the extra dimensions entering and leaving our visible dimensions?
 
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keepitmoving said:
i`m having trouble reconciling gravitons and the warping of space. Do the gravitons enter and leave the extra dimensions causing a fluctuation of the extra dimensions entering and leaving our visible dimensions?

What extra dimensions?
 
i was talking about the ones they may prove with the LHC, possibly in the near future. The ones that the Kalusa Klein particles are evidence of.
 
`m having trouble reconciling gravitons and the warping of space. Do the gravitons enter and leave the extra dimensions causing a fluctuation of the extra dimensions entering and leaving our visible dimensions?

Thats's because you have three theories in your statement: quantum mechanics, string theory and general relativity. Who knows which is "right"? Extra dimensions spring forth from string theory; curvature of spacetime from GR, and gravitons from quantum mechanics, although there is a string theory "particle", a closed string (loop)...

I'll get back to you with a slick answer (maybe) as soon as all three are unified...but don't hold your breath in anticipation.
 
What's a Kaluza Klein particle?
Never heard about that (those).
Don't tell me there are even more "fundamental" particles!
 
i don`t know much about the KK particles. Theoretically they exist in the extra dimensions and if they are proven by the LHC, they indicate that there are actally extra dimensions as per string theory.
 

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