Spacetime Curvature & Extra Dimensions

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Spacetime Curvature & Extra Dimensions S. Dalley Department of Physics Southern Methodist University

General Relativity 1915 Einstein publishes his theory of gravity. Space (3 dimensions) and Time (1 dimension) are viewed as a unified 4-dimensional space. The effects of gravity are described by intrinsic `curvature’ of this 4-dimensional space.

Dimensions Before we get to curvature we need to think about dimensions. We cannot easily picture extra dimensions beyond 3, whether they be the 4th dimension Time in general relativity or extra dimensions of space (we’ll look at that later). Often it’s helpful to think by analogy with lower dimensions we can imagine – for example , how 3-dimensional things would look in 2 dimensions (surfaces). The following video was suggested by an SMU non-science major taking my Ideas of Modern Physics course to help visualize dimensions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ca4miMMaCE

Cylinder CURVATURE Two kinds: Extrinsic – curved relative to space in which things are viewed (embedded). Intrinsic – rules of `flat’ geometry (Euclid) do not hold true. Example for 2-dimensional space (surfaces): Cylinder

Triangles On a piece of paper, draw any triangle, measure and then sum the interior angles. What is the result? Roll the paper into a cylinder, without tearing, so the triangle shows on the outside. Measure the angles again. Have they changed? A cylinder `looks’ curved when viewed (embedded) in 3 dimensional space – it has extrinsic curvature. The embedded triangle sides are not straight lines. But… the rule for sum of angles (180o) and every other rule of Euclidean geometry holds true on the cylinder surface – it is intrinsically flat. The cylinder could be made from flat paper without tearing or stretching.

Examples of intrinsic curvature 2-dimensional sphere: Inflate a pear-shaped balloon. Mark three, well-separated points on the head of the balloon (see mine). Join the points with lines of shortest distance* t0 make a triangle (use string to help mark the shortest lines). *Geodesic – line of shortest distance in curved space (in flat space this is a straight line) Measure and sum the interior angles. Is you result larger or smaller than 180o ?

Examples of intrinsic curvature 2-dimensional saddle: Mark three well-separated points on the concave part of the tail. (this is the saddle). Join the points with lines of shortest distance, measure and sum the interior angles. Is your result larger or smaller than 180o ?

The general rule The first 2 shapes cannot be made from a flat Σ angles > 180o Σ angles < 180o Σ angles = 180o The first 2 shapes cannot be made from a flat piece of paper without tearing or stretching

Gauss Mathematician Carl Gauss discovered idea of intrinsic curvature (of surfaces). Gauss was charged to compile the geodetic net for the region around Gottingen. A story (false) says that he triangulated 3 local mountains to test the curvature of space Gauss was well aware that the experimental errors were too big: they would have masked the small systematic deviation from 180o

Curvature Generalization of curved space to more than 2 dimensions was developed by Bernard Riemann and others in 19th Century (Einstein later used their work). Curvature can vary from place to place in space….. … and in time… ripples of curvature fluctuation in Spacetime are gravitational waves.

Extra Dimensions Soon after Einstein published, Theodore Kaluza suggested a 4th space dimension (5th spacetime dimension). WHY ? He recognised that gravity in the extra dimension would look like electromagnetism in regular space! But wouldn’t we notice another dimension?

Compactification Oskar Klein improved Kaluza’s idea: Extra dimension C is wrapped around on itself, small-enough `not to notice’. Gravitational waves polarized in the extra dimension C are mathematically indistinguishable from electromagnetic waves in the regular dimension M. Alas, the details of this idea did not work out … but extra dimensions remained intriguing

How Small ? How to test for a small (i.e. compact) extra dimension? Detour to ….Ye Olde Newtonian gravity force law Force ≡ Field x masstest Flux ≡ Field x Boundary Area = 4 G x masssource (Gauss’ s law) Example: Sphere of area 4 r2 G x masssource Field = “1/r2 force law” r2

Exercises What is the force law in flatland (2 space dimensions)? Masssource is surrounded by a circle now and Gauss law is Field x boundary length = 4 G x masssource Circumference 2 r : G x masssource Field = “1/r force law” 2r

Exercises What is the force law in lineland (1 space dimension)? Field x boundary ?point? = 4 G x masssource Note: `Size’ of boundary does not change with distance r Constant force law Field  r0 x G x masssource Aside: QCD force field is like this due to confinement of flux into narrow 1-dimensional tubes. And so… what is the force law in 4 space dimensions?

Leaking flux If flux leaks into an extra dimension, expect a `weakening’ of force (falls faster with distance). How does compactification affect argument? 1/r2 law of gravity has been tested down to mm scales. r 1/r2 law r 1/r3 law

Can we `see’ extra dimensions? If mm-sized extra dimensions exist, we should see them with light? (We can’t) 1/r2 law for electromagnetism checked to sub-nuclear scales, so if compactification larger, light must somehow be forbidden from leaking at all. Modern Kaluza-Klein models do this; only allow gravity to propagate in extra dimension(s).

Waves & Particles Imagine gravity field flux as a superposition of gravity waves. Particle Physicists think in terms of PARTICLES rather than waves – the GRAVITON is the particle (localized disturbance) of the gravity field Free gravity waves (in regular 3-dimensional space) move at light speed….. ……….. so the regular Graviton must too. Therefore the Graviton is massless. Doesn’t cost ANY energy to make. But you never know whether you made one or where they are as they interact so weakly (much worse that neutrinos) ….. Gravity is a very very weak force .

Standing Waves Gravity Waves propagating in a compact extra dimension must be STANDING WAVES Smaller compactification => smaller wavelengths larger wave energy A certain minimum energy is needed to propagate a gravity field wave in the compact extra dimension.

Heavy Gravitons Gravity standing waves, therefore Gravitons, that propagate in a compact extra dimensions require a minimum energy to make. Due to E = mc2 they look like massive particles in the regular (3 dimensional) space . Production rate depends on this mass, the force strength, and multiplicity of new types of graviton (number of allowed standing waves). Modern Kaluza-Klein models predict we may be able to detect them at…. !! LHC !!

Modern Theories Kaluza-Klein on a torus (> 2 extra flat dimensions) Seek to explain the incredible weakness of gravity in 3-space dimensions, compared to the other forces of nature, in terms of higher dimensions. Popular Model #1: Kaluza-Klein on a torus (> 2 extra flat dimensions) Extra dimensions are flat and big (could be ~ mm). Extra dimensional gravitons are light and numerous

Popular Model #2: Randall-Sundrum Extra dimension is curved and small, stretches between two branes (one is ours). Extra-dimensional gravitons are heavy and easy to produce.

greatest scientific discovery ever Experimental Tests Fermilab (Tevatron) has been and CERN (LHC) will be searching for heavy gravitons as evidence of extra dimensions. It’s a long shot but, if found, it will be… greatest scientific discovery ever If found, their character will tells us the details: how many extra dimensions, curved or flat, etc.

Summary The spacetime of Einstein’s general relativity can be generalized further by adding more space dimensions If extra space dimensions exist, they must be compact, because gravity’s 1/r2 force law works so well. Graviton particles that transmit that force will appear to have a mass if moving in the extra dimension(s). We may be able to detect such massive gravitons at the LHC. The theory behind this may then explain why gravity is so much weaker than other forces in nature.

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