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On the Dual Ontological Structure and Mixed Dynamics of the Universe
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: Received: 7 January 2024 / Approved: 8 January 2024 / Online: 9 January 2024 (10:12:49 CET)
How to cite: Kahan, D. On the Dual Ontological Structure and Mixed Dynamics of the Universe. Preprints 2024, 2024010714. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0714.v1 Kahan, D. On the Dual Ontological Structure and Mixed Dynamics of the Universe. Preprints 2024, 2024010714. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0714.v1
Abstract
Ontological premises have profound theoretical implications. This analysis posits a single, universal structure composed of two ontic entities: discrete, quantized units of space ("Planck Spheres") and a State of Absolute Nothingness (the "SOAN"). Planck Spheres and the SOAN form a physical, ultra-high (3 x N) dimensional space ("Planck Space") and a discrete 3D space (or "4D spacetime"). Together, Planck Space and 4D spacetime form a tightly integrated ((3 x N) + 3) hyperspace (the "Dual Ontology"). Critically, a one-to-one mapping and identity exists between the Planck Spheres comprising 4D spacetime and Planck Space. The Dual Ontology conjecture supports radically simplified physical explanations for three distinct areas of theoretical physics: First, the conjecture reconciles fundamental issues in Special Relativity and quantum mechanics by explaining why single and N-body quantum states (a) dynamically evolve in 4D spacetime subject to the speed of light and (b) instantaneously collapse in a physical Planck Space that is not subject to Special Relativity. Second, the temporal and physical asymmetry between the dynamic evolution of quantum states in 4D spacetime subject to Special Relativity and the instantaneous collapse of quantum states in a Planck Space where Special Relativity is inapplicable explains quantum path irreversibility and the arrow of time. Third, at or near the heat death of 4D spacetime, the instantaneous collapse of the energy content of Planck Space and the simultaneous transition of 4D spacetime's extremely widely dispersed energy content to a non-singular, generally localized volume at t = 0 explains 4D spacetime's isotropy, homogeneity, extremely high energy, pressure, and temperature, flatness, and low gravitational entropy. It also explains the horizon and fine-tuning problems.
Keywords
Arrow of time; heat death; 4D Spacetime; Homogeneity; Isotropy; quantum mechanics; wave function collapse; special relativity; high dimensional space; entropy; mixed ontology; singularity; discrete spacetime
Subject
Physical Sciences, Quantum Science and Technology
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