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

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The discussion explores the possibility that regular matter and dark matter could be manifestations of the same particles in higher dimensions. It suggests that while particles like electrons exhibit probabilistic behavior in three-dimensional space, they might also have a higher probability of existing in extra-dimensional spaces, potentially explaining dark matter's elusive nature. The conversation raises questions about whether current mathematical frameworks in quantum mechanics can accommodate this idea without violating fundamental principles like conservation of mass. A key point noted is that dark matter interacts only through gravity, distinguishing it from regular matter. The discussion ultimately seeks clarity on the compatibility of these concepts within existing scientific theories.
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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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