Measuring Frequency of Trans Planckian Blue Shift

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the highest possible frequency inversely proportional to the Planck time interval as measured in the rest frame of a source of radiation. It is questioned what frequency an observer moving towards the source and an observer lower down in a gravitational well would measure. The idea of the Planck time interval being the fundamental smallest time interval is also questioned, with the notion that it is only an approximate scale and may not be relevant in specific circumstances.
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Consider a source of radiation that is emitting the radiation at the highest possible frequency inversely proportional to the Planck time interval as measured in the rest frame of the source.

What frequency would an an observer that is moving towards the source measure?
What frequency would an observer that is lower down in a gravitational well measure?

Do these sort of considerations mean we have to dismiss the idea of the Planck time interval as being the fundamental smallest time interval or equivalently the Planck frequency as being the highest possible frequency?
 
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We never had that idea in the first place.

The Planck length is only an approximate scale, at which gravity becomes as strong as the other forces. It's about 15 or 16 orders of magnitude beyond known physics, and purely hypothetical. The ideas that lead to it may well be wrong. Asking what happens at this scale in specific circumstances is meaningless, and not worth losing a nanosecond's sleep over.
 

Related to Measuring Frequency of Trans Planckian Blue Shift

1. What is the significance of measuring the frequency of trans Planckian blue shift?

The frequency of trans Planckian blue shift is a crucial measurement in the field of physics and cosmology. It can provide insight into the behavior of matter and energy at extremely high energies, which is important for understanding the early universe and fundamental particles.

2. How is the frequency of trans Planckian blue shift measured?

The frequency of trans Planckian blue shift can be measured through various methods, including particle accelerators, astronomical observations, and theoretical calculations. These methods involve studying the behavior of particles and light at extreme energies and comparing them to known laws and theories.

3. What is the current understanding of the frequency of trans Planckian blue shift?

The frequency of trans Planckian blue shift is still a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community. While there are various theories and models that attempt to explain it, there is no definitive answer yet. Further experimentation and observations are needed to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon.

4. How does the frequency of trans Planckian blue shift relate to the Planck scale?

The Planck scale is the theoretical limit at which the known laws of physics break down. The frequency of trans Planckian blue shift is thought to occur at energies above the Planck scale, making it a significant measurement for testing and refining our understanding of these fundamental laws.

5. What implications does the frequency of trans Planckian blue shift have for our understanding of the universe?

The frequency of trans Planckian blue shift has the potential to significantly impact our understanding of the universe. It could provide insight into the behavior of matter and energy at the earliest moments of the universe, and help us better understand the fundamental building blocks of the universe and the laws that govern them.

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