The discussion centers on the implications of a hypothetical region of space-time shaped like a Möbius strip on particle spin. It concludes that spin, defined as an axial vector, would change coordinates when an observer alters their orientation, resulting in a potential reversal of spin for particles traveling along the strip. Furthermore, if such a structure existed, left-chiral particles could transform into right-chiral particles, contradicting the observed asymmetry in the universe. Therefore, under standard assumptions, the universe does not resemble a Möbius strip.
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Yes, if you correctly defined "the same". Spin is an axial vector. It will change coordinates when you roll upside down.Edward Solomo said:Would the spin of a particle be measured the same by any set of observers upon that strip?
Yes, spin as an axial vector will change direction when you change the space orientation, which happens on the 3d equivalent of the Moebius strip.Would an observer experience a reversal of spin if the particle traveled far enough along the strip?