Symmetric Space–Time String Theory String Theory in Ten Time Dimensions A (10,10)-Dimensional Extension of String Theory Multi-Time String Theory Extended Temporal String Theory
Abstract
We propose a fundamental extension of string theory in which spacetime possesses an equal numberof spatial and temporal dimensions, yielding a twenty-dimensional manifold with signature$(10,10)$. The fundamental coordinates are defined as\[X^A = (x^1,\dots,x^{10};\, t_1,\dots,t_{10}),\]with invariant interval\[ds^2 = \sum_{a=1}^{10} c^2 dt_a^2 - \sum_{i=1}^{10} (dx^i)^2 .\]Quantum states depend on the full temporal vector$\mathbf{T}=(t_1,\dots,t_{10})$ and satisfy a multi-time evolution law\[i\hbar \frac{\partial \Psi}{\partial t_a} = \hat{H}_a \Psi, \qquad a=1,\dots,10,\]together with integrability constraints ensuring consistent dynamics. A single observable timeparameter $\tau=n_a t_a$ emerges dynamically as a projection of the higher-dimensional temporalspace. We construct generalized string worldsheet, Dirac, and gravitational actions in the$(10,10)$ geometry and demonstrate that conventional $(1,9)$ string theory arises throughtemporal projection and dimensional reduction. This framework suggests that quantum behavior andspacetime structure originate from hidden time dimensions and provides a new geometric routetoward unification.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint