Discrete states of consciousness (Physical sciences)

In atomic physics, certain energy states can occur only in a complete succeed or fail manner. There are no intermediate states composed of infinitesimal gradations. States of consciousness may be structured in an analogous (discrete or quantized) manner, and transitions may exhibit the equivalent of the quantum jump in high energy nuclear processes. Individual states themselves have properties that restrict their interactions and which provide them with characteristic structures.

There are at least five universal principles postulated in the physical sciences: duality; quantum discreteness; relativity; conservation; and least action. Their application to states of consciousness has been presented by Professor Charles Tart and others.