Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Why did Nightshade not know there was a science thread D: *fails completely* Going for my BS in Chemistry/Organic Chem. I use the elements to mark the days on my dry erase calendar thing. Edited June 7, 2010 by Lady_Nightfox Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 How can we think of a tenth dimension when we haven't thought of a 4th? (If we have, I've missed it.) Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 How can we think of a tenth dimension when we haven't thought of a 4th? (If we have, I've missed it.) The 4th dimension is time. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 But wouldn't going back in time get us into an endless loophole? Anyways, What about wormholes? I saw them in my physics book.. But we never get to the neat stuff in school >.< Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 But wouldn't going back in time get us into an endless loophole? Anyways, What about wormholes? I saw them in my physics book.. But we never get to the neat stuff in school >.< Endless loophole? Maybe you mean endless loop? No, in theory, if you existed on the fourth dimension, you could travel across it too. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 So it wouldn't be like "Bob forgets his wallet. Bob goes back in time. Because Bob didn't realize he forget his wallet until later, Bob forgets his wallet again."? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) Endless loophole? Maybe you mean endless loop? No, in theory, if you existed on the fourth dimension, you could travel across it too. We ARE travelling across it. Or does time stand still where you are? The question is more whether we have any freedom in that. I read the rather interesting theory that time travel is possible, but not in any way you like. The theory was that at first you kind of have to build a way through time... I think it had to do with light being bent within a cricle of magnets. (Gotta find that article again, and maybe a reference on the internet) Anyway, only from that time that way has been finished time travel would be possible. The idea sounds crazy, but it actually makes more sense than other things that I have read about time travel. Edited June 19, 2010 by Bardess Share this post Link to post
Posted June 19, 2010 Time is indeed the fourth dimension. Hence vectors being of the form v=(x,y,z,t) Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 FOR SCIENCE Er. Who here is a "scientist" (occupation is classified as a science)? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 FOR SCIENCE Er. Who here is a "scientist" (occupation is classified as a science)? *raises hand* Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 Awesome! Impromptu interview ('cause this thread seems dead)(and so long as you don't mind), what is it you do exactly? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 Awesome! Impromptu interview ('cause this thread seems dead)(and so long as you don't mind), what is it you do exactly? Only through technicalities at the moment; I'm a lecturer in mathematics, and I partake in casual research, so technically I can loosely count as a scientist. I still consider myself a scientist, regardless of job however. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, you strike me as the eternal scientist type. If that makes any sense. At all. ... Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, you strike me as the eternal scientist type. If that makes any sense. At all. ... Yup. Forever looking for answers and proof. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 FOR SCIENCE Er. Who here is a "scientist" (occupation is classified as a science)? Ummm... I'm just an Msc student, but I have a project and I do some research - am I a "scientist"? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 29, 2010 Time is indeed the fourth dimension. Hence vectors being of the form v=(x,y,z,t) A fifth dimension would be a second dimension of time leading to alternate realities. Just as 2 dimensional space can be labeled x and y, time can be labeled t and a. As we can not travel on this 5th dimension, our vectors are (x, y, x, t). a leads to alternate timelines and realities. That's my understanding, at least. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 A fifth dimension would be a second dimension of time leading to alternate realities. Just as 2 dimensional space can be labeled x and y, time can be labeled t and a. As we can not travel on this 5th dimension, our vectors are (x, y, x, t). a leads to alternate timelines and realities. That's my understanding, at least. Again no. We have no reason to believe a fifth dimension has any relation to time at all. An MSc is a Masters degree in science. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 Someone's playing with dimensions and failing at spatial. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 Wow. That video (from the OP, about visualizing 10 dimensions) was rather mind-boggling, but in a good way! Fascinating, that. ... Just had to say that. I shan't even bother poking into the discussion on the 5th dimension, as I'd have little to no idea what I was talking about. xP But I shall eavesdrop assiduously. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 FOR SCIENCE Er. Who here is a "scientist" (occupation is classified as a science)? I will be in 6 months I seriously suck at physics so when it comes to other dimensions I can only use my imagination. Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 I will be in 6 months I seriously suck at physics so when it comes to other dimensions I can only use my imagination. What subject/field? Share this post Link to post
Posted June 30, 2010 What subject/field? Climate Science, I hoping to do honours next year and get into research after that. I'd love to discover something and name it after myself hehe. Share this post Link to post
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