Soumendra Nath Thakur
09-11-2024
The prevailing reliance on "observational research" to affirm gravitational lensing as caused by spacetime curvature is, in fact, flawed and misrepresents the dynamics at play. This critique seeks not to foster argument but to advance a scientific discussion, urging a reassessment of the foundational assumptions behind relativistic interpretations of gravitational lensing.
1. Misinterpretation of Observational Light Bending:
Observational research confirms the bending of light near massive bodies; however, attributing this to spacetime curvature rather than gravitational field effects is problematic. In regions devoid of massive objects, spacetime remains predominantly flat, allowing light to follow a straight-line trajectory. Upon the introduction of a massive body, relativity suggests that spacetime curves downward, potentially leading to light deflection. However, observational evidence suggests that the bending observed is better attributed to the "upward" curvature of gravitational fields surrounding massive bodies, rather than to any "downward" spacetime curvature. Light bending, therefore, reflects the properties of gravitational fields rather than spacetime deformation—a crucial distinction often overlooked in conventional interpretations.
2. Energy and Trajectory of Photons in Gravitational Fields:
When a photon exits its source’s gravitational well, it experiences a slight redshift, corresponding to energy loss, yet continues in a straight trajectory through space. As the photon encounters the gravitational field of a massive object, it undergoes a blueshift, gaining energy and temporary momentum as it approaches. This interaction causes a temporary arc-like trajectory. However, as the photon completes this arc, it redshifts, returning to its inherent energy state upon exiting the field. This sequence—blueshift upon entry and redshift upon exit—suggests that the photon's path is influenced by an upward gravitational field curvature rather than a downward spacetime curvature, as general relativity suggests.
3. Implications for Relativity and Observational Research:
The reliance on relativistic models that depict gravitational lensing as a product of spacetime curvature needs reconsideration. Observational research that aligns with general relativity may inadvertently support a misrepresentation of light-bending mechanics. Instead, evidence points towards an alternative framework where gravitational lensing is driven by the curvature within gravitational fields rather than spacetime itself. This interpretation realigns the theory with empirical findings, suggesting the need for refinement in gravitational lensing models.
In conclusion, gravitational lensing is more accurately explained by the curvature of gravitational fields surrounding massive objects than by a downward curvature in spacetime. This perspective challenges the reliance on relativistic interpretations and highlights the need for models that align more closely with observational data and the true behaviour of photons in gravitational fields.
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