Space is Real, Time is Imaginary, Spacetime is Complex: Redefining the Foundations of Imaginary Numbers and Special Relativity

This paper challenges the conventional understanding of time in physics by proposing that time is not a fundamental entity but an imaginary projection of a deeper spatial reality. Through an analysis of the spacetime interval in Special Relativity, the Wheeler-DeWitt equation, and the role of imaginary numbers, the study argues that time behaves fundamentally differently from space. It explores how Wick rotation is not merely a mathematical tool but a real transformation mechanism, enabling transitions between pure space and spacetime. The paper further integrates quantum mechanics, relativity, and ancient philosophical traditions to provide a deeper interpretation of reality, suggesting that spacetime itself is a complex structure where space is real, and time is its imaginary counterpart. This perspective offers new insights into the nature of reality and may contribute to future advancements in fundamental physics.