Painting With Light and Gravity: Four Forces Before there were stars, before time had even begun, there was light— Not the kind that shines from a bulb or a flame, but pure, spinning information. These are Quantum State Vectors—tiny arrows of light that carry energy, rhythm, and meaning. They are not particles or waves as we often imagine them, but the foundation of everything. Each one spins at the speed of light, carrying four simple elements: Amplitude: how likely it is to be seen Frequency:

Have you ever wondered if there's life beyond Earth? Where might it be found in the solar system or out in the universe? On the new season of our Gravity Assist podcast, our chief scientist Jim Green hosts conversations with researchers investigating these fundamental questions. 🎧 Subscribe for a new episode each Friday: www.nasa.gov/gravityassist | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration