Are space and time really quantized?

In summary, there is a possibility that quantum theory may not be as discontinuous as we thought, with evidence from Professor Craig Hogan's superinterferometer operating in Fermilab. This could potentially lead to findings similar to those of Michelson and Morley, resulting in a new understanding of relativity. Additionally, Schrödinger's equation suggests that integers may actually be emergent quantities and that particles are just confined waves in a continuous field. This goes against the popular belief that space-time is fundamentally discrete.
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Quantum Theory perhaps isn't really quantic, as It seems to me there is an underlying continuity.

There are even some reasons to suppose that in Planck scale we will not see the discontinuity most of us expect. Professor's Craig Hogan superinterferometer is opperating in Fermilab; soon we will have news about his findings. It's possible, may be, the repetition of something alike the experiments of Michelson and Morley, that resulted in Relativity.
(https://holometer.fnal.gov/).

In Schrödinger's equation integers are emergent quantities; a metaphor is what occurs with a piano string, it's continuous but generates discrete frequencies.

What we call particles are just spacially confined waves in continuous unconfined fields, arent't they?
 
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You seem to have a wrong impression about what "most of us" think!
Its not a very popular idea that space-time is fundamentally discrete.
Also you may want to read this!
 
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Related to Are space and time really quantized?

1. Is there evidence to support the idea that space and time are quantized?

While there is currently no definitive evidence, some theories in quantum mechanics and string theory suggest that space and time may be quantized. However, this is still a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community.

2. How would the concept of quantized space and time affect our understanding of the universe?

If space and time were proven to be quantized, it would challenge our current understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. It could potentially lead to a more unified theory of physics, as well as impact our understanding of gravity, the speed of light, and the behavior of particles at a very small scale.

3. Can we observe or measure the quantization of space and time?

At the moment, there is no experimental method to directly observe or measure the quantization of space and time. However, scientists are constantly developing new technologies and theories to better understand and potentially detect this phenomenon.

4. Are there any experiments or observations that have hinted at the quantization of space and time?

Some experiments and observations in quantum mechanics and cosmology have provided clues that space and time may be quantized. For example, the discreteness of energy levels in atoms suggests that space and time may also be discrete. Additionally, the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the remnant of the Big Bang, shows patterns that could potentially be explained by quantized space and time.

5. What are the potential implications of a world where space and time are quantized?

If space and time are proven to be quantized, it could have major implications for our understanding of the universe and could potentially lead to advancements in technology and our understanding of the laws of physics. It could also open up new possibilities for space travel and the exploration of other dimensions.

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