Graduate "The 7 Strangest Coincidences in the Laws of Nature" (S. Hossenfelder)

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The discussion centers on Sabine Hossenfelder's video highlighting seven strange coincidences in the laws of nature, blending particle physics and cosmology. Key points include the proton/electron mass ratio, which is largely dismissed as coincidental due to differing mass origins, and the Koide formula, which relates particle masses but faces skepticism regarding its validity. Cosmological coincidences, such as the relationship between dark energy and dark matter densities, raise questions about their similar magnitudes in the current universe, with some theories suggesting anthropic explanations. The flatness problem is addressed through inflation theory, proposing that initial conditions were remarkably flat, while the metastability of the standard model vacuum hints at potential transitions to lower energy states. Overall, these coincidences provoke ongoing debate about their implications for our understanding of the universe.
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martinbn said:
How could it be! One is trancendental and the other is not.
I have a question to you.
Can a Transcendental number to the power of algebraic number be a Trascendental number?

For example take ##e^{\varphi}##, where ##\varphi## is the golden number solution to ##x^2+x+1=0##, how would one prove that it's transcendental?

Can ##\pi## be a Transcendental number raise to the power of an algebraic number?

That would be interesting if it's possible, and if it's not then I would welcome a proof/argument why it's not.
 
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billtodd said:
Can π be a Transcendental number raise to the power of an algebraic number?
π = π1.
 
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Looks like its that time again. This thread has run its transcendental course back to itself and so its a good time to close it.

Thank you all for contributing here.

Jedi
 
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