Abstract

Defining space and time in the literal way we experience it ¾ via particles¾ I create a quantum theory of space and time which is more accurate than the special theory of relativity. This new theory, called distance-time theory, predicts the following quantum principles: Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, the probabilistic location of a particle, the collapse of this probability once a particle is observed. These principles are derived mostly independent of traditional quantum theory, and they are intrinsic properties of time and space in distance-time theory. However, special relativity theory always gives a particle’s exact location and speed. This relativistic result disagrees with the quantum principles previously mentioned, but it agrees with classical physics. Therefore, special relativity theory is a classical theory, while distance-time theory is a quantum theory. Nevertheless, distance-time theory still predicts proven special relativistic results. Furthermore, there are novel testable predictions made by distance-time theory. The most notable prediction is the speed of quantum tunneling, and certain characteristics of light. Also, distance-time theory defines distance as equivalent to a time period according to the equation D=cT.