X-Message-Number: 22000 From: "michaelprice" <> References: <> Subject: physical infinities Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 09:17:44 +0100 > Of course we remember too that the "infinities" in math are not > actual or completed infinities but only potential infinities in the sense > of there always being more. Whether there are any physical infinities > in the universe, or whether the universe itself is finite, are open > questions. > > Robert Ettinger When a charged particle accelerates it emits an inifinite (alepth_0) number of real photons. This is known as the infrared divergence, and is an example of where nature realises an infinity. Roll over Aristotle Cheers, Michael C Price ---------------------------------------- http://mcp.longevity-report.com http://www.hedweb.com/manworld.htm Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=22000