The Transient Nature of Electromagnetic Waves and the Role of Space-Time Wrinkles in Quantum Mechanics

The Transient Nature of Electromagnetic Waves and the Role of Space-Time Wrinkles in Quantum Mechanics

Mehdi Mottaghi

Theoretical Fundamental Physics

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a novel conceptual framework where the expansion of space-time and its subsequent densification are intrinsically linked to the behavior of electromagnetic waves (EMW) and the formation of particles. We argue that EMW is inherently a transient phenomenon, with its interaction with space-time leading to the creation of “wrinkles”—localized distortions that hold energy in quantized forms. These wrinkles represent a dynamic interplay between energy and space, with the densification of space leading to the formation of particles as concentrated energy forms. This theory suggests that the expansion of space in all dimensions can be viewed as an occupation of energy, with the densation of space forming particles within “bulbed wrinkles,” offering a new perspective on the relationship between quantum mechanics and cosmology.

1. Introduction

Electromagnetic waves (EMW) have long been understood as both wave and particle, a duality central to quantum mechanics. However, we propose a new perspective, wherein EMW is always a wave, but its quantized nature arises from interactions with the fabric of space-time. The transient nature of EMW, as it propagates through space, leads to the creation of localized distortions or “wrinkles” in space-time. These wrinkles not only store energy but also serve as the foundational mechanism for particle formation.

2. Expansion of Space as Energy Occupation

The expansion of space-time is a well-documented phenomenon, particularly observable through cosmic redshift, where the stretching of EMW corresponds to the expansion of the universe. We propose that this expansion can be understood as an occupation of energy across the dimensions of space-time. As space expands, it distributes energy throughout its fabric, creating regions of varying density. This process is not uniform; rather, it leads to the formation of localized distortions—wrinkles—that concentrate energy in specific regions.

2.1. Redshift and Space-Time Wrinkles

Redshift, traditionally viewed as a shift towards longer wavelengths due to the expansion of space, can be reinterpreted within this framework as the manifestation of space-time wrinkles. These wrinkles are oval-shaped distortions that hold quantized amounts of energy. As EMW travels through expanding space, it creates and interacts with these wrinkles, temporarily storing energy before releasing it as the wave propagates.

3. Densification of Space and Particle Formation

As space-time continues to expand and wrinkles form, certain regions experience densification—a process where space becomes more concentrated, leading to the formation of particles. This densification can be seen as a transformation of energy into mass, with the wrinkles acting as bulbed structures that trap and condense energy into particles.

3.1. Particles as Densed Energy in Bulbed Wrinkles

We hypothesize that particles are formed when these bulbed wrinkles, created by the interaction of EMW with dense regions of space-time, trap and concentrate energy. These particles, therefore, are not distinct from EMW but represent a different phase of the same phenomenon—energy condensed into a dense, localized form. This view aligns with the mass-energy equivalence principle, where mass can be considered a highly concentrated form of energy.

4. Implications for Modern Quantum Theory

This framework offers a new perspective on quantum mechanics by linking it directly with cosmological phenomena. The transient nature of EMW, coupled with the dynamic expansion and densification of space-time, provides a potential bridge between quantum mechanics and general relativity. The varying density of space-time across different regions could explain quantum phenomena such as entanglement and non-locality, where particles appear to influence each other instantaneously across distances.

4.1. Space-Time Density as a Unifying Factor

We suggest that the varying density of space-time, as influenced by the expansion and wrinkle formation, could serve as a unifying factor in quantum theory. This concept challenges the traditional separation of space and matter, proposing instead that space-time itself plays an active role in the behavior of quantum systems. The interaction between transient EMW and the varying density of space-time could offer insights into the nature of quantum fields and the emergence of particles.

5. Conclusion

In conclusion, this paper presents a novel theoretical framework where the expansion and densification of space-time are central to the behavior of electromagnetic waves and the formation of particles. By viewing the expansion of space as an occupation of energy and the formation of particles as the densification of space within bulbed wrinkles, we propose a unified approach to quantum mechanics and cosmology. This theory opens new avenues for research, particularly in understanding the relationship between energy, space, and matter at the most fundamental level.