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Opposite to the cosmic level, in the quantum world, the smallest distance that makes sense is the [[Planck length]]; at this level space-time itself becomes extremely distorted ([[quantum foam]]). Here the uncertainty principle allows particles and energy to briefly come into existence, and then annihilate, without violating conservation laws . Beyond the [[Planck time]] (1.855×10⁴³), time itself as we know it is meaningless.

Opposite to the cosmic level, in the quantum world, the smallest distance that makes sense is the [[Planck length]]; at this level space-time itself becomes extremely distorted ([[quantum foam]]). Here the uncertainty principle allows particles and energy to briefly come into existence, and then annihilate, without violating conservation laws . Beyond the [[Planck time]] (1.855×10⁴³), time itself as we know it is meaningless.

{{quotation|''One finds that time just disappears from the [[Wheeler-deWitt equation]], it is an issue that many theorists have puzzled about. It may be that the best way to think about quantum reality is to give up the notion of time - that the fundamental description of the universe must be timeless.'' Carlo Rovelli, physicist, University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France. <ref>article Time May Not Exist, http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jun/in-no-time?</ref>

{{quotation|''One finds that time just disappears from the [[Wheeler-deWitt equation]], it is an issue that many theorists have puzzled about. It may be that the best way to think about quantum reality is to give up the notion of time - that the fundamental description of the universe must be timeless.'' Carlo Rovelli, physicist, University of the Mediterranean in Marseille, France. [http://discovermagazine.com/2007/jun/in-no-time Time May Not Exist]?

== Symbolism and eternity ==

== Symbolism and eternity ==