This study presents a quantitative theoretical approach for computing the radius of the electron based on the dynamic nature of the quantum universe. Measuring the electron’s radius directly is a significant challenge due to the extreme weakness of its gravitational field. However, at the Planck scale, the gravitational effects of the electron and the warping of space-time become apparent. By applying a Planck lattice theory of quantum space-time, we can sufficiently quantify the deformation of space-time caused by the electron in relation to the vacuum. Our theory produces a relation that reveals a surprising connection between the radius of the observable universe and the size of the electron, providing new and valuable insight into the dynamics of the vacuum and gravity at the Planck scale.
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