Time as the force carrier of mass

In summary, the concept of time as the force carrier of mass proposes that time, rather than a particle, is responsible for carrying the force between particles of mass. This is supported by the idea that time creates a curvature in space-time that affects particle movement, and it relates to Einstein's theory of relativity. However, there is currently no direct evidence to support this concept and it is still a topic of debate among scientists.
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could time be the force carrier of mass? in other words maybe time is to mass sort of what electromagnetism is to photons. if so then we won't find a the Higgs boson because there isn't a conventional particle to detect. can we treat time like a particle in existing models?
 
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Please reread the PF Rules on overly speculative posts.
 

Related to Time as the force carrier of mass

1. What is the concept of time as the force carrier of mass?

The concept of time as the force carrier of mass is a theoretical idea proposed by some scientists to explain the fundamental forces of the universe. It suggests that time, rather than a particle, is responsible for carrying the force between particles of mass.

2. How does time act as a force carrier?

According to this concept, time acts as a force carrier by creating a curvature in space-time that affects the movement of particles. This curvature, known as the "fabric of space-time," is what causes particles to be attracted to each other, creating the force between them.

3. What evidence supports the idea of time as the force carrier of mass?

There is currently no direct evidence to support this concept. However, some scientists believe that it could help explain some of the unanswered questions in physics, such as the unification of the four fundamental forces and the existence of dark matter and dark energy.

4. How does the concept of time as a force carrier relate to Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity is based on the idea that space and time are intertwined and can affect the behavior of mass and energy. This concept of time as the force carrier of mass builds upon that theory by suggesting that time is also responsible for the force between particles.

5. Is time truly the force carrier of mass, or is it just a theoretical concept?

This is still a topic of debate among scientists. While some believe that time as the force carrier of mass could potentially explain some of the mysteries of the universe, others argue that it is just a theoretical concept and more evidence is needed to support it.

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