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Mitchell_Porter comments on How accurate is the quantum physics sequence? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Mitchell_Porter 19 April 2012 06:31:08AM 7 points [-]

Mirror matter comes from "N=2" supersymmetry, where along with the usual particle and its superpartner, you have a mirror partner for both of those. Ordinary "N=1" supersymmetry doesn't have the mirrors. N=2 supersymmetry is of major interest mathematically, but it's difficult to get the standard model from an N=2 theory. But if you did, the mirror matter might be the dark matter. It's in my top ten of cool possibilities, but I can't say it's favored by Occam.

Comment author: loqi 16 June 2013 08:56:59PM 3 points [-]

I'd be interested in reading more about your top ten cool possibilities. They sound cool.