Papers by Landon D Cherry
Landon Dean Cherry, 2025
The study of open and closed string worldsheets is fundamental and foundational for understanding... more The study of open and closed string worldsheets is fundamental and foundational for understanding string behavior, boundary conditions, and action formalism in modern string theory. This review presents the topological and dynamical distinctions between open and closed string configurations, including their origins, momenta, and actions that dictate the string evolution and energy profile. Central to strings evolution and energy profile is the Polyakov action, the Polyakov action offers a more holistic view of how strings evolve and interact across their worldsheet.
Landon Dean Cherry, 2025
This paper presents a conceptual analysis of virtual W boson interactions with nearby particles d... more This paper presents a conceptual analysis of virtual W boson interactions with nearby particles during beta decay. Grounded in quantum field theory, it explores how the transient presence of virtual W bosons influences decay dynamics and local quantum field behavior. Rather than engaging in formal derivations, the study focuses on the qualitative role of energy and momentum exchange mediated by virtual bosons. By connecting theoretical insights to known experimental phenomena, this analysis aims to deepen the understanding of weak interaction mechanisms and their broader significance in particle physics.
Landon Dean Cherry, 2025
Despite the profound successes of both General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, a complete and u... more Despite the profound successes of both General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, a complete and unified description of gravity at the quantum level remains one of the most significant open questions in modern physics. This paper addresses the conceptual divide between these two foundational frameworks and explores a novel approach to bridging them-not through new equations or experimental data, but through a new mode of visualization. The aim is to present a conceptual model that invites physicists to think differently about the nature of spacetime, quantum fields, and their possible interrelation. By reimagining how we represent and mentally engage with the fabric of the universe, this work aspires to provide a new lens through which the problem of quantum gravity can be viewed, opening potential pathways for future theoretical development.
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Papers by Landon D Cherry