Is the highest frequency possible the inverse of Planck time?

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The highest frequency achievable is not definitively the inverse of Planck time, according to current theoretical frameworks. While the Planck scale provides a fundamental limit, experimental evidence at this scale is limited, suggesting that existing theories may not hold true under such conditions. The discussion emphasizes the need for further experimentation to explore the validity of these theories at the Planck scale. For more insights, refer to the article on Planck length from Physics Forums.

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Is the highest frequency possible the inverse of Planck time?
Is the highest frequency possible the inverse of Planck time?
Separate or connected question, what's the highest frequency achievable practically today?
 
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brajesh said:
Is the highest frequency possible the inverse of Planck time?
No, as far as we know based on the best current theories (but we haven't done a lot of experiments at the Planck scale so it's possible that these theories break down at that scale and we haven't seen it).

You may want to take a look at this Insights article: https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/hand-wavy-discussion-planck-length/
 
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'Planck scale units' don't limit anything.
 

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