How do I picture a fourth dimension or any dimensions beyond the fourth?

Question

I'm talking about quantum ... strings and wormholes stuff.

Answer 1

For other uses, see Fourth dimension (disambiguation).

Cube with fourth-dimensional directions (ana/kata) creating a hypercube.
Wireframe of a rotating hypercubeThe concept of a fourth dimension is one that is often described in considering its physical implications; that is, it is known that there are three dimensions: length (or depth), width, and height. The fourth dimension is orthogonal to the other three spatial dimensions. The cardinal directions in the three known dimensions are called up/down (altitude), north/south (longitude), and east/west (latitude). When speaking of the fourth dimension, an additional pair of terms is needed. Attested terms include ana/kata (sometimes called spissitude or spassitude), vinn/vout (used by Rudy Rucker), and upsilon/delta. The fourth dimension is often identified with time, and as such is used to explain space-time in Einstein's theories of special relativity and general relativity. In this case, the concept of an additional spatial dimension would be referred to as the fifth dimension. In this article, however, we discuss the implications of considering the fourth dimension as another spatial dimension.
This site had some great links and an interesting way of showing the fourth and fifth dimension. I could try and explain it but I would probably mis-state what I am explaining. It would need the mathematical equations to be a more exacting statement.

Answer 2

the first dimension is something that is flat. If you look at it head on (the edge side) you cannot see it. If you look at it from the side, you possibly can see it (imagine a pice of paper disapearing when you look at the edge)

The second dimension is for example, a diagram in a book. It has length and width.

The thrid dimension is length, witdh, and depth. Imagine a ball.

Now, when it comes to quantum mechanics, the fourth dimesion is perceivable, but it is not an object. The fourth dumension is TIME. For example, when something falls into a black hole, people outside of the even horizon will see the object pass the event horizon then stop. A black hole's gravity bends and warps space and time so much, it is warping the 4th dimension.

Answer 3

These dimensions are mathematically defined. With the study of quantum mechanics and some of relativity, you reach points at which physical intuition will hinder you and you have to take experimental evidence on faith.

I have seen many descriptions of how to picture the "fourth dimension," but these descriptions are often physically misleading. Mathematical definitions are the way to go because they allow you to know exactly what you are talking about.

Answer 4

As 3D creatures, we cannot see actual 4D objects. However, we can see shadows of them.

Do a search for "tesseract" or "hypercube" (the most commonly visualized 4D object).

Answer 5

Oh difficult question, as far as illustrations go, I don't see how you could, as all media only works on a 3D level.

Answer 6

Very carefully

Answer 7

y'can't don't try

Answer 8

such thing?

Answer 9

With a 4-D camera, duh. JK Iduno.