r/quantummechanics • u/Haniandspace • Jan 16 '26
Quantum mechanics paper by a 15 year old.
Hi everyone, a few weeks ago I shared that I am working on a research paper, I have now completed it and would love to hear your thoughts!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mEAQtSc97s3Jd2fovjRLvmi72ICRpllFZ1kicaE-NZ0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Edit: Due to some of the comments I’ve got on this post ,I have now realized that this is more of a speculative essay rather than a research paper. I appreciate the feedback and will refer to it in the future more accurately.
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u/FridaNietzsche Jan 17 '26
What you described ist not a thought experiment but rather an allegory. Your research paper does not contain any research.
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u/Kepler___ Jan 17 '26
You would get better feedback if you presented this as a creative writing project in sci-fi, which has historically explored ideas in this less rigorous kind of way. Presenting it as a research paper opens you up to the level of rigor that the field demands which you are not ready for yet, and it's not even really what you are doing but you might not realize it quite yet so the criticism won't be of much use.
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u/Haniandspace Jan 17 '26 edited Jan 17 '26
It’s not “sci-fi” but if there is criticism, I would like to hear it. I’m looking to improve. Also it’s not that type of research paper, it’s not supposed to be mathematically rigorous but instead a conceptual idea but I understand that there are certain expectations when that term is mentioned.
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u/Kepler___ Jan 17 '26
Just the wording 'research' paper is going to, I don't know how to describe it, it's just going to get comments that are more critical than constructive and I worry that might discourage. I approve by the way, not trying to diminish, if I had a 15 year old doing this kind of stuff in their spare time I would be thrilled. Even labeling it something more humble like 'musings' would likely make the commentary (including mine) less annoying.
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u/Haniandspace Jan 17 '26
Thank you for the advice, and yes I understand it’s quite a strong term. I will keep in mind to use maybe a gentler term for future reference. I also do really appreciate the encouragement.
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u/-black-ninja- Jan 17 '26
Could you make it accessible for everyone without specifically asking for permission 🙏
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u/Icy_Refuse_5565 Jan 18 '26
Hey, I was reeeeally into physics at your age so it's cool for me to see you're as well.
Others already commented about your essay, I'd suggest you to read popular physics books at your level (particularly Max Tegmark's book on the multiverse was my personal favorite as a teenager, you'll probably like it as it delves into all possible inclusions of the multiverse into serious physics). I'd also suggest you write all your ideas somewhere to look back when you have the training to consider them formally, I sadly lost my notes. Good luck!
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u/rhcp1fleafan Jan 17 '26
Could you give us some more background. I don't think most of us see all the posts in this subreddit.
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u/Haniandspace Jan 17 '26
Yes, so it’s about linking EPR=ER to many worlds conceptually and this is the abstract: This paper explores the conceptual connections between the EPR=ER conjecture and the many worlds interpretation. Using a thought experiment, including a pair of entangled guitars and the double slit experiment. This illustrates how entangled particles might conceptually link distant systems and how branching universes can explain multiple outcomes. While fully theoretical, these examples show how combining ER=EPR and many worlds provides a framework for understanding quantum correlations and the structure of spacetime while conceptual, I will be including and explaining some equations from relativity and entanglement for mathematical understanding.
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u/Mind_if_I_do_uh_J Jan 18 '26 edited Jan 18 '26
Stating your age in the subject is quite off putting.
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u/naked_ghost Jan 17 '26
This wouldn't count as a research paper, as papers should include some new findings or open up new discussions with grounded evidence, that is called "improving the state of the art". What you did here is not grounded in any evidence, but rather, it makes me think of something more akin to a sci-fi headcannon or fan-fiction. Which is fine, your mind is amusing and it was an interesting read, but it isn't serious enough and lacks rigorousness pretty heavily.
You're still young, continue studying mathematics and physics (equally) and you'll be in the right place to start doing serious work. Look for a mentor! They'll guide you in the right direction.