A Implementing Higher Degrees of Freedom

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In practical terms, what quantum theories can be applied to the mediating forces of interacting particles so as to permit degrees of freedom in excess of 3D space?

For example, could an inner product of scattering theory be extended to a higher dimension of Hillbert space so as to define virtual potential fields?
 
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Quantum theories can be applied to the mediating forces of interacting particles in order to permit degrees of freedom in excess of 3D space. One example is using scattering theory to extend the inner product to higher dimensions of Hilbert space, which can be used to define virtual potential fields. This would allow for the consideration of additional variables beyond just spatial coordinates, such as spin or momentum. Other quantum theories that could be applied include quantum field theory, which allows for interactions between particles in higher dimensions, and non-commutative geometry, which considers the effects of curved spacetime on particle interactions.
 
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If we release an electron around a positively charged sphere, the initial state of electron is a linear combination of Hydrogen-like states. According to quantum mechanics, evolution of time would not change this initial state because the potential is time independent. However, classically we expect the electron to collide with the sphere. So, it seems that the quantum and classics predict different behaviours!
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