Physics of Magic

First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy can never be created or destroyed. Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy (gradual breaking down of energy patterns into disorder) is constant. Third Law of Thermodynamics: The system that gains the most energy and/or uses it most effectively will survive. First Law of Motion: Objects tend to continue acting with either momentum or inertia unless acted upon by an external force. Second Law of Motion: Momentum transfers from object to object until completely counteracted by opposing forces. Third Law of Motion: In an isolated system, every active force is always opposed by an equal and opposite reactive force. Gallian Law of Observation: Nothing can be observed unless it emits indicators (light, sound, heat, radiation). Nothing can be emitted from matter without decay. Thus nothing can be observed without furthering entropy. Gallian Law of the Cyclic Entropy: Matter and energy continually simplify. Once simplified into their base components and (eventually) exposed to one another, they will react, thus recreating complex matter and energy patterns. This, of course, assumes that the universe is an isolated (or at least closed) system.           The question of the order of energy and matter is my inspiration in writing this page. Energy and matter equate. However, this does not mean that they are interchangeable in any way. If energy and matter equate, then, logically, all types of energy must equate in some way as well as all types of matter. The conversions of these energies and masses is what gives us trouble.           The definition of energy is very commonly debated. In fact, it is what this portion of this site is devoted to. Energy can be most easily defined as the movement of matter. However complex you want to make it, tossing in things such as wavicles, you cannot escape the child-like genius of this simplistic definition. This brings the need clear up a few other things. Heat can be seen as a type of energy, but only under if examined in a particular light: Velocity of atomic movement. Temperature is a property of matter. Electricity is the flow of electrons from one place to another (movement of matter). And potential energy is just that: potential. It is a conceptual analysis of a given situation. With that said, on to more interesting matters. Quantum Physics           Here is the fun part. It all started when nuclear physics was in its infancy. Once speculation began about the fundamental happenings of matter on a subatomic level, specific things were noticed about the electron; particularly its speed. Given that we do not fully understand the nature of time and that an electron is an infinitesimal piece of matter travel at an insane rate of speed over a very small area, the idea arose that at any given instant the electron is at every stage of its rotation. Thus allowing everything to become a potentiality.           Empirically, we can say that everything is absolute. However, by this theory everything is a potentiality. The idea then arose that everything is, in fact, a potentiality even though we only percieve a given set of variables. These variables are what constitutes our universe. Thus quantum physics began to take on a multiversal feel. Everything exists as a potentiality and therefore an "seperate universe." Objectively, it would seem that the air you are breathing now is at every possible room temperature at once. Both cold as ice and hot as hell at the same time. An important thing to note though, is that these changes would be incremental, changing only very slightly from "universe" to "universe" as one would move. This is the basic starting point of quantum theory. Many other things have come into play since, but here lies the ground work. It is best, methinks, to think of quantum theory as expanding outward horizontally and this next theory to expand vertically. Metaphysics Gallian Cone of Quantum Reality: A conical model of the universe (at all levels and planes of existence) that focuses on tangibility. All percieveable matter/energy is present at the vertex (tip) in the same amounts as at the directrix (base). The vertex represents the theoretical extreme of tangible reality, while the directrix represents existence without restraint of absolutism or dimension. The physical universe would fall somewhere in the middle. To draw out a map or diagram of said cone, one need only use the generator (line down the middle) to designate levels within the cone. Most logically, the size of these levels would increase exponentially as one moved away from the vertex and reality becomes less "dense." Unfortunately, this model cannot be proven (hell, not even empirically supported) but does yield many interesting ideas and questions. (Note to the "water filter of the gene pool" crowd: This is a conceptualization. It does not imply that reality is literally shaped as a cone!)           This model of the universe, one which I personally adhere to, dictates that the true state of existence lacks dimension (no need of motion or time). In this way, physical reality is an extremely condensed, subjective version of true reality. In the physical, your perceptions would be limited greatly, as well as your movement. As one moves towards the directrix, limitations ease and reality becomes increasingly maleable.           This conical model also states that all things are connected, meaning physical laws at the vertex gradually change as one furthers themselves from it. Thus the "planes" (as they are commonly called) may influence each other freely if given counter forces are overcome. Sources and Recommended Reading: http://www.cchem.berkeley.edu/~chem130a/sauer/outline/firstlaw.html http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/ http://www.inthelight.co.nz/spirit/gurus/pg-univ.htm