There are millions of combinations.star apple said:Please mention all combinations with different constant of nature parameters values and share what you think would happen.
mfb said:Note that you can only change dimensionless constants in a meaningful way.
Changing the electron mass (its coupling to the Higgs) would change the size of the marble (lighter -> larger).
Changing the fine-structure constant would change its size as well, but potentially make it radioactive (and if you make it too radioactive, it explodes).
Making the strong interaction significantly weaker would make it radioactive or would make it explode directly. Making it stronger shouldn't have a strong effect.
"Heavier" and "lighter" needs an interaction with the outside world where it is unclear how that is supposed to look like (do we use the constants for the marble or the constants for Earth?).
Most constants wouldn't have a relevant impact as they only apply to particles not present in the marble.There are millions of combinations.
jedishrfu said:Moving this thread to science fiction because of its potential.
The notion of changing the key parameters can be done in a myriad of ways far too many to discuss meaningfully here. However, anyone such combination could be the basis for some science fiction story yet to be written.
Let’s try to keep the discussion simple and focused from peer reviewed papers only even while it may be somewhat too speculative for PF.
Changing other constants is like changing the mile to kilometer conversion. A mile is now 2 km long. So what? That doesn't change the marble at all. It just changes the unit system without impact on the physical system.star apple said:why didn't you mention "dimensionfull constants".. can't you change dimensionfull constants in a meaningful way? why? any example?
mfb said:Changing other constants is like changing the mile to kilometer conversion. A mile is now 2 km long. So what? That doesn't change the marble at all. It just changes the unit system without impact on the physical system.
The purpose of manipulating variables in a lab is to understand how different factors affect a natural phenomenon or process. By changing one variable at a time, scientists can isolate and study the effects of that specific variable on the overall outcome.
The three main types of variables that can be manipulated in a lab are independent variables, dependent variables, and control variables. Independent variables are the factors that are intentionally changed by the scientist, while dependent variables are the outcomes or results that are measured. Control variables are kept constant throughout the experiment to ensure that any changes in the dependent variable are caused by the independent variable being tested.
Scientists determine which variables to manipulate in an experiment by conducting thorough research and forming a hypothesis. They identify the key factors that may affect the phenomenon being studied and then design their experiment to test how these variables impact the outcome. They also consider ethical and practical limitations when deciding which variables to manipulate.
In most cases, manipulating variables in a lab can accurately represent real-world situations. However, it is important for scientists to consider the limitations of their experiments and take into account any potential differences between the lab environment and the natural environment. They may also need to conduct further studies in different settings to validate their findings.
Some potential challenges when manipulating variables in a lab include controlling all variables except the one being tested, ensuring the accuracy and precision of measurements, and minimizing external influences. Scientists also need to be aware of any unintended consequences or unforeseen effects that may arise from manipulating variables in a lab.