Groundhog Day, 2025
This essay weaves together a coherent argument for the ontic nature of the Psi Event Driver, its potential higher-dimensional shape, and the need for novel experimental techniques to probe these concepts.
Definition: A proposed ontic entity that dictates the probability of quantum wave function collapses, influences the location of collapse, and determines the energy per collapse. The PED may be shaped by a higher-dimensional structure that interacts with observable reality via a permittivity-like flux.
Context: Used as a fundamental framework for understanding quantum phenomena beyond probabilistic interpretations.
Ontic: Refers to something that has real, independent existence, rather than being a mere description or abstraction. In this essay, the PED is proposed as an ontic structure that directly governs quantum collapses.
Epistemic: Relates to knowledge or information about a system rather than its fundamental reality. A purely epistemic interpretation of quantum mechanics treats the wave function as merely a tool for predicting outcomes.
Definition: The process by which a quantum system transitions from a superposition of multiple possible states to a single definite state upon measurement or interaction with an observer/environment.
Context: This essay suggests that this collapse is not purely probabilistic but is instead governed by the PED and influenced by a higher-dimensional structure.
Definition: The idea that certain observed physical phenomena (such as light) may not be intrinsic to three-dimensional space but rather be "shadows" or slices of a structure in a higher-dimensional manifold.
Context: This essay proposes that light does not travel through space as a wave or particle but is instead a projection from a higher-dimensional system.
Definition: A conceptual extension of permittivity (which measures a material's response to an electric field) to describe how a higher-dimensional structure might regulate or influence the collapse locations of PEDs.
Context: This suggests a physical medium or framework that structures how PEDs interact with observable space-time.
Definition: A method of measuring certain quantum properties without causing full wave function collapse, allowing continuous observation of a system without destroying the quantum state.
Context: This essay suggests using such methods to probe PEDs without collapsing them prematurely.
Definition: A quantum phenomenon where two or more particles remain interconnected, such that the state of one instantaneously influences the state of the other, regardless of distance.
Context: This essay explores the idea that PEDs themselves might be entangled, influencing multiple photons simultaneously.
Definition: A proposed experimental setup that sends single photons through multiple detectors arranged in various directions to test whether a PED can contain multiple collapse events and whether a single photon can interact with multiple detectors simultaneously.
Context: Used to explore whether the observed nature of photons aligns with a higher-dimensional PED framework.
Quantum mechanics, with its inherent complexities and paradoxes, has long fascinated humans. Despite significant attempts to understand phenomena with models like wave-particle duality, entanglement, and wave function collapse, the very nature of quantum objects—particularly so-called photons—remains elusive. A compelling argument suggests that the phenomena we observe as light might not be a stream of oscillating photons travelling through space but rather the manifestation of something more profound: that light is the projection of a higher-dimensional system, and this higher-dimensional projector may govern the behaviour of quantum systems. Central to this perspective is the concept of the Psi Event Driver (PED)—an ontic entity that dictates the probability of the collapse of the so-called “wave functions”, the polarization, the energy per collapse as well as influencing the location of collapse by the shape of a higher-dimensional structure via a permittivity like flux. This essay will argue that light, rather than traveling through space, is a projection of events occurring in a higher order of existence. It will further propose methods of non-demolition experimentation to explore these higher-dimensional projections and the entanglement of PEDs.
At the heart of this argument is the Psi Event Driver (PED), which I propose as an ontic phenomenon as opposed to epistemic—the thing that governs the behaviour of quantum systems at a fundamental level. In this view, the PED is not just a probabilistic or mathematical abstraction, but a real, ontologically significant entity. It exists as a structural guide, governing how quantum states evolve and collapse into observable outcomes. The collapse of the wave function is not merely a probabilistic process but is an event driven by the intrinsic behaviour of the PED itself. The collapse thus manifests as a shift from potential states to a definite state of reality, which we observe as the “particle” or “photon”, or more accurately the exchange of energy.
In traditional quantum mechanics, the photon is treated as a quantum object—a discrete packet of energy that exhibits both wave-like and particle-like behaviour. It is likely neither. However, the nature of the photon as an ontic entity becomes problematic when we try to reconcile its quantum properties with a classical conception of particles—capture one in a jar. If photons are, in fact, part of a larger process governed by the PED, then they may not be localized particles traveling through space. Instead, they could be the effects of higher-dimensional phenomena—the projections of an underlying event that exists in a different frame of reality. The PED acts as an intermediary in this process, where potentiality collapses into actuality following a well structured shape as it interacts with the observer or the environment with its exchange of energy.
In light of the PED's ontic nature, the way we conceptualize light as a wave propagating through space might be fundamentally flawed. As per the Michelson-Morley experiment, rather than traveling through a medium like traditional waves (e.g., sound or water), light could be a projection from higher-dimensional space, where its behaviour is governed by a shape or form that is not directly perceptible to our senses. The directionality and polarization of light, for example, might be the result of the shape and interaction of higher-dimensional fields or structures. This concept would align with some higher-dimensional theories, where the phenomenon we falsely interpret as a wave propagating through three-dimensional space could be a slice or shadow of a more complex structure in a higher-dimensional manifold.
If light is merely a projection, it stands to reason that its observed direction, energy, and polarization could be shaped by higher-dimensional factors. The “photon” we observe could be a manifestation of an underlying event or process that exists in a more abstract domain. Directionality, polarization, and energy levels (colour) would then be determined by the way these higher-dimensional "shapes" unfold or project into our observable space-time. This understanding shifts the conceptualization of light from being a traveling “wave”, “particle” or “wavicle” through space to being a feature of an event that travels at the speed of time, that utilizes other dimensions and yet still exchanges energy with our observable environment.
To explore this hypothesis, it would be essential to devise experimental methods that probe the behaviour of PEDs without collapsing the system in the process. This idea harkens to the development of non-demolition measurements, a technique already employed in quantum mechanics to measure certain properties of systems without disturbing their quantum state. In the case of the PED, similar methods could allow us to observe the properties of the PED—its shape, orientation, and entanglement—without forcing it to collapse into a definite state, or testing the total energy of the system by allowing a partial collapse, similar to the effect in non-linear crystals.
One such potential method would be the creation of a single-photon omnidirectional test bed. The purpose of this test bed would be to measure the behaviour of photons in a controlled, non-demolition environment to test whether the PED behaves as a multi-dimensional object. In this setup, photons would be sent through a series of detectors placed at various angles around a central source. The key question would be whether a single photon is able to interact with detectors in multiple directions simultaneously, indicating that the underlying PED might contain more than one potential collapse event. In such a scenario, it would suggest that the “photon” (energy exchange) is not a singular, independent particle, but an extension of a broader, more complex structure, perhaps entangled with other photons or PEDs.
The concept of entanglement would play a critical role in this framework. In quantum mechanics, entangled particles exhibit correlations in their properties, even when separated by vast distances. This phenomenon suggests that quantum objects are not isolated, but rather, their properties are linked in ways that defy classical notions of separation. If PEDs are ontic and govern the behaviour of photons, then entanglement could be viewed as a reflection of the interaction between multiple PEDs or a PED with multiple “photons”. When two photons are entangled, their PED(s) may have shared properties that allow them to affect each other instantaneously, regardless of spatial separation.
An experiment designed to probe the intrinsic entanglement of PEDs could involve intensity (number of collapses/photons) if a single PED can contain more than one “photon”. By observing the collapse of one photon and determining its impact on the collapse of the other, we might be able to uncover insights into the fundamental structure of the PED in terms of total energy of the system, both in colour (energy per “photon”/collapse) and intensity (number of “photons”/exchanges of energy). The test bed could measure whether a collapse event on one end of the system influences the probability or collapse of the photon on the opposite end, indicating that the PEDs are interconnected in ways that transcend classical separation (entangled).
The proposal to view light not as a particle traveling through space but as a projection from a higher-dimensional system, governed by ontic Psi Event Drivers, represents a novel and intriguing perspective on quantum mechanics. By conceptualizing light as the effect of higher-dimensional interactions, we open up new possibilities for understanding not just photons, but the fundamental processes that govern quantum collapse, entanglement, and energy transmission. Moreover, the development of non-demolition experimental techniques, such as the single-photon omnidirectional test bed, could provide the tools needed to probe these deeper layers of reality by partially collapsing the system or without collapsing the system prematurely.
In conclusion, the exploration of the Psi Event Driver framework offers a compelling alternative to conventional views of quantum mechanics, one that challenges our understanding of light, energy, and the very nature of reality. By embracing this approach and developing new experimental methods, we may be able to uncover insights that lead to a more profound understanding of the universe at its most fundamental level.
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