fraclets

Fraclets are a hypothetical type of particle theorized in some areas of theoretical physics, particularly those exploring quantum gravity and extra dimensions. The term itself is derived from "fractal" and "let," suggesting small, self-similar, or fragmented components of spacetime.

The concept of fraclets proposes that at the smallest observable scales, spacetime might not be smooth and continuous, but rather exhibit a fractal-like structure. This means that as one zooms in on spacetime, new levels of complexity and structure would emerge, similar to how a fractal pattern repeats itself at different magnifications.

These theoretical fraclets are thought to be the fundamental building blocks from which the larger, seemingly continuous spacetime we experience emerges. Their existence is often linked to theories that attempt to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics, as a discrete or granular structure of spacetime could resolve some of the paradoxes that arise when these two frameworks are applied at extremely small scales.

While the concept of fraclets remains speculative and is not directly supported by experimental evidence, it serves as a tool for theoretical physicists to explore the nature of quantum gravity and the fundamental structure of reality at its most basic level. Research into fraclets and similar ideas continues to be an active area of theoretical exploration.