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Symmetry in basic physical laws.

Elmar Kühl¹, Timm Lankau

¹Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitsschutz-BIA, 53754 Sankt Augustin, Germany. Elmar.Kuehl@hvbg.de

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

|June 11, 2003

Summary

Chirality, a spatial asymmetry, is not just chemical but a fundamental physical law. This principle, linked to the CPT theorem, reveals a temporal asymmetry, or "arrow of time," even in subatomic particles like mesons.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Chemistry
Particle Physics

Background:

Chirality is traditionally viewed as a chemical property.
Recent experiments challenge this view, suggesting a deeper physical basis.
The connection between spatial asymmetry and fundamental laws is under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the physical origins of chirality.
To investigate the link between chirality and fundamental physical principles.
To determine if chirality is an inherent feature of physical laws.

Main Methods:

Analysis of recent physical experiments.
Theoretical examination of the CPT theorem.
Investigation of asymmetry in space-time.

Main Results:

Physical experiments indicate chirality is a fundamental physical property.
The CPT theorem establishes a connection between spatial asymmetry and the arrow of time.
Temporal asymmetry exists at the meson level, supporting the physical basis of chirality.

Conclusions:

Chirality is an inherent feature of basic physical laws, not solely a chemical phenomenon.
The CPT theorem provides a theoretical framework for understanding chirality's physical basis.
Evidence suggests the arrow of time is present even in subatomic particle interactions.

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