Smaller but Larger? Understand Warped Physics in Higher Dimensions

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a warp bubble and its potential uses in transportation. The outermost surface of the warp bubble is extremely small in size, while the inner diameter is much larger. The idea involves expanding the spatial volume inside the bubble while keeping the surface area small. The conversation also touches on the idea of higher dimensions and the practical applications of this concept. The referenced article was published in Class.Quant.Grav. in 1999.
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Smaller,but Larger??

You may have a look at the attachments,which are the key parts of my problem.
And the full text is here:http://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/9905084v5.pdf
How to understand "The outermost surface of the warp bubble will have an area corresponding to a radius of approximately 3×10−15 m, while the inner diameter of the ‘pocket’ is 200m."??Something about higher dimensions?
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Well, it is a warp bubble, isn't it?
 
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dauto said:
Well, it is a warp bubble, isn't it?
yes,it is.
 
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So, why are you surprised? space is not Euclidean (by design).
 
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"By design"? Who designed it?
 
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From the article:
We will solve the problem of the large negative energy by keeping the surface area of the warp bubble itself microscopically small, while at the same time expanding the spatial volume inside the bubble.
So it's like a balloon with the hole for inflating it being the part that interfaces to our normal universe.
This would not be my favorite method of transportation - even if I was late for work.
 
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I'm not saying this is crackpotery, but maybe there could be another category for this kind of stuff, like "Star Trek Science".
 
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.Scott said:
From the article:So it's like a balloon with the hole for inflating it being the part that interfaces to our normal universe.
This would not be my favorite method of transportation - even if I was late for work.

So you mean the expanding spatial volume has something to do with higher or extra dimensions ? And what is your favorite method of transportation?
 
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extrads said:
You may have a look at the attachments,which are the key parts of my problem.
And the full text is here:http://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/9905084v5.pdf
How to understand "The outermost surface of the warp bubble will have an area corresponding to a radius of approximately 3×10−15 m, while the inner diameter of the ‘pocket’ is 200m."??Something about higher dimensions?
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Do you have an exact reference on where this was published? An Arxix-only upload from 1999 sounds dubious.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Do you have an exact reference on where this was published? An Arxix-only upload from 1999 sounds dubious.
According to Inspire, it was published in Class.Quant.Grav. 16 (1999) 3973-3979
 
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Bill_K said:
According to Inspire, it was published in Class.Quant.Grav. 16 (1999) 3973-3979

Thanks. One can now do citation index. :)

Zz.
 

1. What is meant by "Smaller but Larger" in relation to warped physics in higher dimensions?

Smaller but Larger refers to the concept that as the number of dimensions increase, the scale of objects and distances may appear smaller in comparison, but the energy and complexity of interactions can become larger and more significant.

2. How does warped physics in higher dimensions affect our understanding of the universe?

Warped physics in higher dimensions challenges our traditional understanding of the universe by introducing new concepts such as extra dimensions, branes, and string theory. It also offers potential solutions to long-standing problems in physics, such as the unification of gravity with the other fundamental forces.

3. Can we directly observe or experience higher dimensions?

No, we cannot directly observe or experience higher dimensions because we are limited by our perception and the three dimensions of space and one of time that we are familiar with. However, scientists use mathematical models and experiments to study and understand the effects of higher dimensions on our observable universe.

4. Are there any practical applications for understanding warped physics in higher dimensions?

Yes, understanding warped physics in higher dimensions has led to advancements in fields such as quantum computing, cosmology, and particle physics. It also has potential applications in areas such as materials science and engineering.

5. Is there any evidence or experimental support for the existence of higher dimensions?

There is currently no direct evidence for the existence of higher dimensions, but there are theoretical and experimental indications that support their existence. For example, the mathematical consistency of string theory requires the existence of extra dimensions, and experiments at the Large Hadron Collider have provided evidence for the existence of extra dimensions at very small scales.

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