Exploring the Possibility of Waves in Higher Dimensions

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of our space being embedded in a higher dimensional space with an additional orthogonal dimension. It is mentioned that our experiences and measurements are limited to our four dimensional world, but it is mathematically possible to define the laws of physics in any number of dimensions. This leads to a discussion about Occam's razor and the potential physical meaning of additional dimensions.
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If our space was imbedded in a higher dimensional space with an additional orthogonal space dimension, and a sound wave traveled with a wavefront perpendicular to this additional dimension, what would we experience?
What could we measure?
Thanks, Ron
 
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NOTHING IS THE ANSWER. Our experiences & measurements is confined to our four Dimensional world. Of course, you can solve almost all equations of physics in "467 dimensional world"! (if you are good in math).But, that is a mathematical word and it is not our observed 4D world.
 
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I read something a while back that basically stated it is mathematically possible to define the laws of physics in any number of any type of the dimension we experience (space and time). The reason that we do not is basically Occam's razor. This is part of the issues with string theory for instance, at this point they are just math.
 
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YOUR FIRST SENTENCE IS RIGHT,IF AND ONLY IF, YOU CHANGE "WE EXPERIENCE" TO "WE WISH".HAVE YOU READ POST #2?
IT IS TRUE THAT WE ONLY EXPERIENCE A 4D WORLD. BUT,DOES THIS MEAN THAT OUR UNIVERSE "IS" FOUR DIMENSIONAL? CERTAINLY IT DOES NOT.SO ADDING MORE DIMENSIONS TO THE EXISTING FOUR DOES NOT VIOLATE Occam's razor PRINCIPLE. OF COURSE ONE HAS TO GIVE A PHYSICAL MEANING TO THE EXTRA DIMENSION.
 

1. What are waves in 5 dimensions?

Waves in 5 dimensions refer to the propagation of energy or disturbance in a 5-dimensional space. This means that the wave has five independent variables, in addition to the usual three dimensions of length, width, and height.

2. How are waves in 5 dimensions different from regular waves?

Waves in 5 dimensions behave differently compared to regular waves because they have two additional dimensions. This means they can have more complex patterns and behaviors, making them more difficult to understand and study.

3. How are waves in 5 dimensions created?

Waves in 5 dimensions can be created in a variety of ways, such as through the interaction of particles in a higher-dimensional space or through the manipulation of electromagnetic fields in a 5-dimensional setting. However, these methods are still being studied and are not yet fully understood.

4. Can we observe waves in 5 dimensions?

As humans, we can only perceive and observe three dimensions. However, scientists have developed mathematical models and simulations to help understand and visualize waves in 5 dimensions. These models have been used to make predictions and test theories about the behavior of waves in 5 dimensions.

5. Why is studying waves in 5 dimensions important?

Studying waves in 5 dimensions can help us better understand the fundamental principles of wave behavior and the nature of higher-dimensional spaces. It can also have practical applications, such as in the fields of quantum mechanics and string theory, where higher-dimensional spaces are often used to describe physical phenomena.

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