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: Received: 15 December 2023 / Approved: 15 December 2023 / Online: 15 December 2023 (11:17:31 CET)
How to cite:
Jiang, J.H.; Liu, E.; Chen, Y. Dirac’s Large Number Hypothesis: An Ongoing Quest for Correlations Between the Infinitesimal and the Infinite. Preprints2023, 2023121182. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1182.v1
Jiang, J.H.; Liu, E.; Chen, Y. Dirac’s Large Number Hypothesis: An Ongoing Quest for Correlations Between the Infinitesimal and the Infinite. Preprints 2023, 2023121182. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1182.v1
Jiang, J.H.; Liu, E.; Chen, Y. Dirac’s Large Number Hypothesis: An Ongoing Quest for Correlations Between the Infinitesimal and the Infinite. Preprints2023, 2023121182. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1182.v1
APA Style
Jiang, J.H., Liu, E., & Chen, Y. (2023). Dirac’s Large Number Hypothesis: An Ongoing Quest for Correlations Between the Infinitesimal and the Infinite. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1182.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Jiang, J.H., Ethan Liu and Yanbei Chen. 2023 "Dirac’s Large Number Hypothesis: An Ongoing Quest for Correlations Between the Infinitesimal and the Infinite" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1182.v1
Abstract
Dirac's Large Number Hypothesis (LNH), proposed in 1937, has captivated the scientific community with its exploration of profound correlations between cosmic and atomic scales. This hypothesis delves into the intricate interplay between the infinitesimally small and the vastly large, offering potential insights into the fundamental nature of the universe. As we continue to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos, the LNH oscillates on the precipice of scientific acceptance—neither fully validated nor entirely dismissed. In this review paper, we embark on a comprehensive journey through Dirac's LNH, shedding light on its theoretical underpinnings, its implications for universe models, and its resonance with the Anthropic Principle. We delve into the possibilities of variable gravitational constants and continuous mass creation, inviting further exploration into the intricacies of our cosmic symphony. By embracing the ongoing quest for understanding, we endeavor to unravel the profound harmonies that connect the infinitesimal with the infinite, contributing to the symphony of knowledge in theoretical physics and cosmology.
Keywords
large number hypothesis; infinitesimal; infinite; gravitational constant; continuous; mass creation; anthropic principle; variability of constants; cosmological parameters; theoretical physics; universe models; Einstein's theory of general relativity; cosmic time; quantum physics
Subject
Physical Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics
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