Would the effect of photon/quantum wrapping space time be negligible?

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The discussion centers on the effects of photons on the warping of space-time, specifically questioning whether these effects are negligible. Participants clarify that photons, despite having zero rest mass, possess mass due to motion, and they compare this to the warping of space-time caused by larger masses, such as Earth, as referenced by the Gravity Probe B experiment. The conversation emphasizes the relativity of these effects, particularly in the context of quantum phenomena and the exploration of dimensions beyond conventional space-time.

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Would the effect of photon/quantum wrapping space time be negligible?

the photon is small (with rest mass zero, however it does have "mass caused by motion") but so is the space it requires.
 
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Wrapping? Do you mean "warping"?

And negligible compared to what?
 
jtbell said:
Wrapping? Do you mean "warping"?

And negligible compared to what?
oops sorry...spelling mistake...yes..."warping"...

as an example...the Earth "warps" space-time...(..ref: gravity probe B)

i was wondering if the effect of a photon warping space-time would be negligible or not?

negligible, compared to (...everything is relative...;)...)...the quantum effects...

essentially i am trying to rule out all hypothesis till the only one left is a dimension "outside/more primary/more fundamental" than space-time...where, for example, entanglement would work...
 
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