Is Mass Quantized?

TL;DR

This paper explores the idea that mass might be quantized based on fundamental constants and higher-dimensional theories, suggesting a possible universal mass quantum of approximately 2 x 10^{-65} grams.

Contribution

It proposes a novel link between the cosmological constant, fundamental constants, and mass quantization through higher-dimensional theories.

Findings

Derives a mass quantum of about 2 x 10^{-65} g from fundamental constants.

Links mass quantization to higher-dimensional spacetime theories.

Suggests all particles could be in higher-dimensional contact.

Abstract

The cosmological constant combined with Planck's constant and the speed of light implies a quantum of mass of approximately 2 x 10^{-65}g. This follows either from a generic dimensional analysis, or from a specific analysis where the cosmological constant appears in 4D spacetime as the result of a dimensional reduction from higher dimensional relativity (such as 5D induced-matter and membrane theory). In the latter type of theory, all the particles in the universe can be in higher-dimensional contact.