Knot PhysicsSpacetime is assumed to be a 4-dimensional manifold embedded in a 6-dimensional Minkowski space. Embedding the manifold allows for topology change and knots. We show that the possible knots correspond to the known particles. The assumptions generate quantum field theory with all of the forces including quantum gravity. A quick introduction to knot physics The frequently asked questions page and a short discussion of LHC predictions in knot physics The description of knot physics is divided into two papers. The first paper describes the fields, forces, and quantum theory: A knot theory of physics (Section VIII "The electroweak force" updated for clarity. 8/24/2009) (Section XI A "The slack of the manifold" updated for clarity. 9/28/2009) (Section VIII "Quantum field theory" total rewrite for clarity. Various other minor changes 11/16/2009) (Section VIII "Quantum field theory" revised. 1/26/2010) (Section V "The electroweak force" corrected. 4/14/2010) The second paper describes the particles and topology: The particles and topology of knot physics (Section VII revised for clarity. Section VI B created to describe phase. Section XII C linking description corrected. 9/28/2009) (Various sections minor changes for clarity. 11/16/2009) (Many changes relating to description of the field potential. 7/21/2010) |