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The Dirac Fermion of a Monopole Pair (MP) Model

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The electron of spin −1/2 is a Dirac fermion of a complex four-component spinor field. Though it is effectively addressed by relativistic quantum field theory, an intuitive form of the fermion still remains lacking and it is often described by the so-called Dirac belt trick. In this novel undertaking, the fermion is examined within the boundary posed by a recently proposed MP model of a hydrogen atom into 4D space-time. Its physicality and transformation to Dirac fermion of four-component spinor is unveiled consistent with Dirac belt trick. The outcomes are compatible with Dirac field theory and other associated features like, SO(3) group to SU(2) transition, quantized Hamiltonian, non-relativistic wave function and Feynman diagrams. The model though speculative could become important towards defining the fundamental state of matter and its field theory subject to further investigations.
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1. Introduction

At the fundamental level of matter, particles are described by wave-particle duality, charges and their spin property. These properties are revealed from light interactions and are pursued by the application of relativistic quantum field theory (QFT) [1,2]. The theory of special relativity defines lightspeed, c to be constant in a vacuum and the rest mass of particles to be, m = E / c 2 with E as energy. The particle-like property of light waves consists of massless photons possessing spin 1 of neutral charge. Any differences to its spin, charge and mass-energy equivalence provide the inherent properties of particles for the matter at the fundamental level and this is termed causality [3, 4]. Based on QFT, particles appear as excitation of fields permeating space at less than lightspeed. There is a level of indetermination towards unveiling of the charge and spin property, whereas the wave-particle duality is depended on the instrumental set-up [5, 6]. The probability of locating the electron within the atom is defined by non-relativistic Schrödinger’s electron field, ψ , and it is not compatible to the excitation of the electromagnetic field for particle manifestation [7]. In other words, it is difficult to imagine wavy form of particles freely permeating space without interactions and this somehow collapses to a point at observation [8].
At the atomic state, the energy is radiated in discrete energy forms in infinitesimal steps of Planck radiation, ±h. The interpretation is consistent with observations except for the resistive nature of proton decay [9]. The preferred quest for particle observation at the atomic level is to make non-relativistic equations become relativistic due to the shared properties of both matter and light at the fundamental level as mentioned above.
Beginning with Klein-Gordon equation [10], the energy and momentum operators of Schrödinger equation,
E ^ = i t ,   p ^ = i ,
are adapted in the expression,
2 2 t 2 c 2 2 2 + m 2 c 4 ψ t , x ¯ = 0 .
Equation 2 incorporates special relativity, E 2 = p 2 c 2 + m 2 c 4 for mass-energy equivalence, is the del operator in 3D space, ℏ is reduced Planck constant and i is an imaginary number, i = 1 . Only one component is considered in Equation 2 and it does not take into account the negative energy contribution from antimatter. In contrast, the Hamiltonian operator, H ^ of Dirac equation [11] for a free particle is,
H ^ ψ = i . a + m β ψ .
The ψ has four-components of fields, i with vectors of momentum, and gamma matrices, α, β represent Pauli matrices and unitarity. The concept is akin to, e+ e ⟶ 2𝛾, where the electron annihilates with its antimatter to produce two gamma rays. Antimatter existence is observed in Stern-Gerlach experiment and positron from cosmic rays. While the relativistic rest mass is easy to grasp, how fermions acquire mass other than Higgs field remains yet to be solved at a satisfactory level [12]. But perhaps, the most intriguing dilemma is offered by the magnetic spin ±1/2 of the electron and how this translates to a Dirac fermion of four-component spinor field. Such a case remains a very complex topic, whose intuitiveness in terms of a proper physical entity remains lacking and it is often described either by Dirac belt trick [13] or Balinese cup trick [14]. Others relatable descriptions include Klein bottle [15] and Dirac scissors problem [16]. These descriptions dwell on the possible formation of Dirac strings from atom decay. However, suppose the atom is preserved, how the electron can be physically transformed into Dirac fermion is examined within a proposed MP model. Such a process appears compatible with Dirac belt trick, its field theory and other associated features like SO(3) transition to SU(2) symmetry. The model though speculative could become important towards defining the fundamental state of matter and its field theory subject to further investigations.

2. Unveiling Dirac Belt Trick by SO(3) to SU(2) Transition

The electron’s orbit of time reversal in discrete continuum form of sinusoidal is defined by Planck radiation, h and is linked to Bohr orbits (BOs) into n-dimensions of energy levels. In forward time, the orbit is transformed into an elliptical shape of a monopole pair (MP) field that undergoes clockwise precession (Figure 1a,b). The torque or right- handedness shifts the electron from positions 0 to 3 to assumed 360° rotation. Maximum twist is attained at the point-boundary or vertex of the MP field at the starting position due to time reversal orbit against clockwise precession. The electron flips to spin down at position 4 to assume an isospin in violation of spherical lightspeed and begins the unfolding process. Another 360° rotation from positions 5 to 8 restores the electron to its original state. These intuitions relate well to Dirac belt trick at 720° rotation assumed at minimal energy of spherical lightspeed in wave-diffraction form. The electron-positron transition at the point-boundary of position 0 promotes radiation, E = n h v from twisting and unfolding process and this somehow sustains the principle axis of the MP field akin to arrow of time in asymmetry. Radiations of Hilbert space with respect to the electron’s position translate to Hamiltonian by clockwise precession at spherical lightspeed. The conditions for the inertia frame of reference (Figure 1a) are given by,
λ ± 2 = λ ± T r λ ± = 2   λ + + λ = 1 ,
where the trace function, Tr is the sum of all elements within the model. It can be described in the form,
g G ,
where g is the electron’s position as subset of the space, G assigned to the spherical model. For the conjugate pairs, 1, 3 and 5, 7, Equation (5) validates the operations,
g 1,5 + g 3,7 G
and
g + g = i .
The form, g 1 + g 3   g 5 + g 7 due to radiation loss from the electron-positron transition at the point-boundary is assumed along the z-axis. By intermittent precession (Figure 1c), the inner product of r is generated in the form,
r 1   .     r 2 = r 1     r 2 c o s θ
where rotation of both vectors preserve the lengths and relative angles. By assigning rotation matrix, R to Equation (7), its transposition is,
R r 1 T R r 2 = r 1 T r 2 I ,
so the identity matrix, I = R T × R . The orthogonal relationship by clockwise precession of the model at 90° for all rotations suggests, R S O ( 3 ) . The general rotations of SO(3) group in 3D is,
G u g θ = 1 0 0 0 c o s θ s i n θ 0 s i n θ c o s θ x y z .
When rotating as 2 x 2 Pauli vector for SU(2) symmetry with respect to a light-cone (Figure 1d), Equation (9) translates to the form,
± c o s θ 2 i s i n θ 2 i s i n θ 2 c o s θ 2 = z x y i x + y i z = ξ 1 ξ 2 ξ 2 ξ 1 ,
where ξ 1 and ξ 2 are Pauli spinors with respect to conjugate pairs of positions, 1, 3 and 5,7. These are of rank 1 to rank 1/2 tensor relevant for Dirac matrices. Changes in z-axis by precession is trivial for amplitude projection along the x-y plane (Figure 1d). Similar relationships can be pursued for G g ϕ with respect to the BO (Figure 1d) in the form,
G u g ϕ = c o s ϕ s i n ϕ 0 s i n ϕ c o s ϕ 0 0 0 1 x y z = ± e i ϕ 2 0 0 e i ϕ 2 .
Substitution of Equation (11) to accommodate the qubits -1, 1 and 0 at the point-boundary by polarization due to the electron-positron transitoin (Figure 1c) is relevant to the Lie group such as,
e θ 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 = c o s θ s i n θ 0 s i n θ c o s θ 0 0 0 1 .
Equations (4) to (12) offer some useful insights to the pursuit of QFT for the Dirac spinor when applied within the dynamics of the MP model. How these explanations could align with Dirac theory and its related components are further explored.
Figure 1. The MP model [17]. (a) In flat space, a spinning electron (green dot) in orbit of sinusoidal form (green curve) is of time reversal. It is normalized to an elliptical MP field (black area) of a magnetic field, B by clockwise precession (black arrows), and this generates a circular electric field, E of inertia frame, λ. The shift in the electron’s position from positions 0 to 4 at 360° rotation against clockwise precession generates maximum twist. At position 4, the electron flips to a positron to begin the unfolding process from positions 5 to 8 for another 360° rotation to restore the electron to its original state analogous to Dirac belt trick. For the total of 720° rotation, a dipole moment (±) is generated for the classical spherical model. (b) The BOs defined by conjugate numbered pairs, 1,3 and 5,7 translate to angular momentum (purple dotted lines) of spin ±1/2 depicted by a pair of light cones (navy colored) in Minkowski space-time. These are projected in degeneracy toward singularity at the center. (c) SO(3) group of 3-manifolds. The spinning principle axis of the MP field allows for twisting of the elliptical field to transform it to 3D space, where conjugate pairs of 1, 3 and 5, 7 form a topological torus of a pair of light cones projected towards the center at spherical lightspeed. These are applicable to SU(2) symmetry in degeneracy and somewhat sustains Pauli exclusion principle of spin ± 1/2. The transformation by precession, Ω polarizes the model to generate qubits, 0 and ±1 at spherical lightspeed. The polar coordinates (r, θ, Φ) are attributed to non-relativistic Schrödinger wave function with respect to the electron’s position in space. (d) Topological torus emerges from BOs defined by ϕ (white loops) and their dissection perpendicularly by θ (yellow circles) due to intermittent clockwise precession. All light-matter interactions are normalized to the electron’s position within the torus as the base point in Hilbert space. Any translation along z-axis for the BO in degeneracy equates to Fourier transform into linear time.
Figure 1. The MP model [17]. (a) In flat space, a spinning electron (green dot) in orbit of sinusoidal form (green curve) is of time reversal. It is normalized to an elliptical MP field (black area) of a magnetic field, B by clockwise precession (black arrows), and this generates a circular electric field, E of inertia frame, λ. The shift in the electron’s position from positions 0 to 4 at 360° rotation against clockwise precession generates maximum twist. At position 4, the electron flips to a positron to begin the unfolding process from positions 5 to 8 for another 360° rotation to restore the electron to its original state analogous to Dirac belt trick. For the total of 720° rotation, a dipole moment (±) is generated for the classical spherical model. (b) The BOs defined by conjugate numbered pairs, 1,3 and 5,7 translate to angular momentum (purple dotted lines) of spin ±1/2 depicted by a pair of light cones (navy colored) in Minkowski space-time. These are projected in degeneracy toward singularity at the center. (c) SO(3) group of 3-manifolds. The spinning principle axis of the MP field allows for twisting of the elliptical field to transform it to 3D space, where conjugate pairs of 1, 3 and 5, 7 form a topological torus of a pair of light cones projected towards the center at spherical lightspeed. These are applicable to SU(2) symmetry in degeneracy and somewhat sustains Pauli exclusion principle of spin ± 1/2. The transformation by precession, Ω polarizes the model to generate qubits, 0 and ±1 at spherical lightspeed. The polar coordinates (r, θ, Φ) are attributed to non-relativistic Schrödinger wave function with respect to the electron’s position in space. (d) Topological torus emerges from BOs defined by ϕ (white loops) and their dissection perpendicularly by θ (yellow circles) due to intermittent clockwise precession. All light-matter interactions are normalized to the electron’s position within the torus as the base point in Hilbert space. Any translation along z-axis for the BO in degeneracy equates to Fourier transform into linear time.
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4. Conclusions

The dynamics of the MP model of 4D space-time offered in this study allows for the transformation of the electron of hydrogen atom type to Dirac fermion of a complex four-component spinor. These demonstrations are compatible with Dirac belt trick, its field theory and other related themes like SO(3) to SU(2) transition. In here, the probable paths to more complex themes of QFT are provided based on the model. Such an intuitive tool can justify the removal of infinite terms during renormalization process and it can be explored for fermions and bosons of both strong and weak nuclear forces. Though the model still remains somewhat speculative, it can become important towards defining the fundamental state of matter and its field theory subject to further investigations.

Data Availability Statement

The modeling data attempted for the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Competing Financial Interests

The author declares no competing financial interests.

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Figure 2. Dirac belt trick. (a) The electron (green dot) induced rotation due to clockwise precession against its time reversal elliptical orbit insinuates a close loop. The position of the particle on a straight path (colored lines) is referenced to the MP field of elliptical shape (centered image) based on the MP model (Figure 1a). The loop of spin 1/2 is confined to a hemisphere and is formed at spherical lightspeed. (b) Maximum twist is attained at position 4 as detectable energy and the unfolding process offers another loop at 360° rotation for a total of 720° rotation to restore the electron at position 8 or 0 akin to Dirac belt trick. (c) Precession normalizes the loop to generate an electron of positive helicity or right-handedness. The spin up vector correlates with the direction of precession. (d) The electron flips to a positron of negative helicity or left-handedness. The spin down vector is in opposite direction to the direction of precession to begin the unfolding process. (e) Dirac spinor at spherical lightspeed combines positions 0 8 of superposition state. The tilt in position 4 compared to position 0 is attributed to energy loss from the electron-positron transition in the form, E = h v = g β B . The emergence of the pair of light-cones are attributed to positions 1, 3 and 5, 7 of hermitian conjugates. (f) Polarization of the model either horizontal or vertical with respect to the electron-positron pair, ±i generates qubits 0 and ±1 at positions, 0, 4 and 8 (see also Figure 1a). Image (e) adapted from ref. [18].
Figure 2. Dirac belt trick. (a) The electron (green dot) induced rotation due to clockwise precession against its time reversal elliptical orbit insinuates a close loop. The position of the particle on a straight path (colored lines) is referenced to the MP field of elliptical shape (centered image) based on the MP model (Figure 1a). The loop of spin 1/2 is confined to a hemisphere and is formed at spherical lightspeed. (b) Maximum twist is attained at position 4 as detectable energy and the unfolding process offers another loop at 360° rotation for a total of 720° rotation to restore the electron at position 8 or 0 akin to Dirac belt trick. (c) Precession normalizes the loop to generate an electron of positive helicity or right-handedness. The spin up vector correlates with the direction of precession. (d) The electron flips to a positron of negative helicity or left-handedness. The spin down vector is in opposite direction to the direction of precession to begin the unfolding process. (e) Dirac spinor at spherical lightspeed combines positions 0 8 of superposition state. The tilt in position 4 compared to position 0 is attributed to energy loss from the electron-positron transition in the form, E = h v = g β B . The emergence of the pair of light-cones are attributed to positions 1, 3 and 5, 7 of hermitian conjugates. (f) Polarization of the model either horizontal or vertical with respect to the electron-positron pair, ±i generates qubits 0 and ±1 at positions, 0, 4 and 8 (see also Figure 1a). Image (e) adapted from ref. [18].
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Figure 3. Dirac spinor and observation. (a) The spinor is superimposed on Poincaré sphere and it consists of both Euclidean (straight paths) and non-Euclidean (negative and positive curves) spaces. Clockwise precession by geodesic motion induces a circle at 360° rotation to the negative curves at positions 0 to 3. The polar coordinates (r, θ, Φ) are linked to a light cone (navy colored) similar to Figure 1c. (b) By Fourier transform, both radial (blue wavy curve) and angular (black wavy curve) wave functions are incorporated into linear time and the process mimics somehow mimics wave function collapse (see also Figure 1d).
Figure 3. Dirac spinor and observation. (a) The spinor is superimposed on Poincaré sphere and it consists of both Euclidean (straight paths) and non-Euclidean (negative and positive curves) spaces. Clockwise precession by geodesic motion induces a circle at 360° rotation to the negative curves at positions 0 to 3. The polar coordinates (r, θ, Φ) are linked to a light cone (navy colored) similar to Figure 1c. (b) By Fourier transform, both radial (blue wavy curve) and angular (black wavy curve) wave functions are incorporated into linear time and the process mimics somehow mimics wave function collapse (see also Figure 1d).
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Figure 5. Feynman diagrams for MP models coupling. a) Two electrons, each at a vertex of a MP model may undergo either repulsion or attraction when approaching each other. Symmetry is sustained when secondary photons mimic the COM for the electron-positron transition along the z-axis akin to Fourier transform (Figure 3b). b) Actual ejection of the electron/positron would induce particle-hole isospin. Particle-hole interactions at ZPE can generate various boson types including neutrinos and antineutrinos of helical property mimicking the electron-positron pair (e.g., Figure 2c and 2d). These are relevant to both positive beta (+) and negative beta (-) decays without requiring change in color charges of up and down quarks.
Figure 5. Feynman diagrams for MP models coupling. a) Two electrons, each at a vertex of a MP model may undergo either repulsion or attraction when approaching each other. Symmetry is sustained when secondary photons mimic the COM for the electron-positron transition along the z-axis akin to Fourier transform (Figure 3b). b) Actual ejection of the electron/positron would induce particle-hole isospin. Particle-hole interactions at ZPE can generate various boson types including neutrinos and antineutrinos of helical property mimicking the electron-positron pair (e.g., Figure 2c and 2d). These are relevant to both positive beta (+) and negative beta (-) decays without requiring change in color charges of up and down quarks.
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