12 February 2025

The Formulation and Implications of Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM)


Soumendra Nath Thakur, ORCiD: 0000-0003-1871-7803, 

Tagore’s Electronic Lab, India. 

Communication: postmasterenator@gmail.com

 

February 12, 2025

 

Abstract

 

Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM) introduces a modified formulation of classical mechanics by redefining mass as effective mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ), which incorporates both matter mass (M) and apparent mass (Mᵃᵖᵖ). This approach allows for a broader interpretation of gravitational interactions, particularly in systems where negative effective mass induces repulsive effects. ECM extends Newtonian dynamics by establishing force and energy equations for both massive and massless entities, naturally integrating with quantum mechanical principles. The framework provides a novel explanation for cosmic expansion, where massless particles experience repulsive gravitational effects due to their apparent mass contributions. Additionally, ECM introduces conditions for superluminal motion and refines the concept of the Hubble radius, offering insights into observational horizons and large-scale structure formation. The implications of ECM suggest a fundamental link between gravity, mass-energy equivalence, and large-scale cosmic evolution.

 

Keywords: apparent mass (Mᵃᵖᵖ), effective mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ), gravitational interactions, cosmic expansion, superluminal motion, Hubble radius, [Apparent Weight] [Dark Energy] [ECM] [Extended Photon Dynamics] [Gravitational Collapse] [Massless-to-Massive] [Photon Phases] [Inertial mass relativistic gravity] [Extended Classical Mechanics] [About]

 

1. Classical Mechanics Framework

 

In traditional mechanics, force is defined as the product of mass and acceleration. The total energy of a system consists of potential and kinetic energy, where potential energy follows an inverse proportionality with distance in gravitational systems, while kinetic energy depends on the squared velocity of the moving object.

 

F = ma

Eₜₒₜₐₗ = PE + KE = −GMm/r + 1/2mv²

 

#Mathematical denotation terms are listed alphabetically under 'Mathematical terms used,' with brief descriptions below and apply to all equations in this study.

 

2. ECM Force for Matter Mass

 

ECM modifies Newton’s second law by redefining mass as effective mass Mᵉᶠᶠ. Within the Extended Classical Mechanics framework, force is derived by incorporating both matter mass and apparent mass. The resultant force is expressed in terms of effective mass and acceleration, allowing for a broader interpretation of gravitational interactions, particularly in systems where negative effective mass induces repulsive effects.

 

Fᴇᴄᴍ = (M −Mᵃᵖᵖ)aᵉᶠᶠ

Fᴇᴄᴍ = Mᵉᶠᶠaᵉᶠᶠ, since, (M −Mᵃᵖᵖ) = Mᵉᶠᶠ, M = 0, Mᵉᶠᶠ < 0.

 

This suggests that when effective mass is negative, the force direction may lead to repulsive gravitational effects, impacting large-scale cosmic structures.

 

3. ECM Force for Massless Particles

 

For massless entities such as photons, force is governed by apparent mass contributions, as there is no direct matter mass component. In ECM, this negative effective mass leads to repulsive gravitational interactions, offering a natural explanation for certain cosmic expansion effects.

 

Since the force depends solely on the apparent mass, the equation takes an alternative form when effective mass is negative, reinforcing its connection to observed large-scale repulsive behavior in the universe.

 

Fₚₕₒₜₒₙ = −Mᵃᵖᵖaᵉᶠᶠ , since M = 0

Fₚₕₒₜₒₙ = Mᵉᶠᶠaᵉᶠᶠ ,  since (M −Mᵃᵖᵖ) = Mᵉᶠᶠ, M = 0, Mᵉᶠᶠ < 0.

 

This formulation suggests that, under negative effective mass conditions, repulsive gravitational effects emerge naturally, influencing cosmic expansion and the large-scale distribution of matter.

 

4. ECM Energy-Frequency Relationship for Massless Systems

 

The energy-frequency relation in ECM aligns with the established principles of quantum mechanics, where the effective mass of a massless particle is proportional to its frequency. This correspondence reinforces the compatibility of ECM with existing quantum formulations.

 

Mᵉᶠᶠ,ₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ = hf/c² = E/c²

 

5. ECM Kinetic Energy of Apparent Mass

 

The kinetic energy of a system influenced by apparent mass follows a modified classical approach. Instead of a strictly positive mass contribution, apparent mass is taken into account with its sign reversed, modifying the total kinetic energy expression. This approach provides a framework for analyzing phenomena where negative mass effects play a significant role.

 

KEₚₕₒₜₒₙ = 1/2(−Mᵃᵖᵖ)·c².

 

Here, apparent mass Mᵃᵖᵖ is considered in the kinetic energy equation.

 

6. ECM Energy for Matter Mass Systems

 

Total energy in ECM consists of potential and kinetic components, with potential energy derived from the effective mass terms. The interaction of matter mass and apparent mass defines the energy distribution, ensuring consistency with classical interpretations while extending the framework to incorporate novel effects. Under the influence of ECM force, kinetic energy contributions arise from apparent mass components.

 

Eₜₒₜₐₗ = PEᴇᴄᴍ + KEᴇᴄᴍ

M PEᴇᴄᴍ, −Mᵃᵖᵖ KEᴇᴄᴍ, when ECM force is active                                               

 

7. ECM Energy Formulation for Massless and Effective Mass Systems

 

In ECM, the total energy of a system—including massless entities—retains contributions from both potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE). The potential energy follows an effective mass formulation, while kinetic energy depends on relative velocity conditions.

 

• When effective mass is positive, motion remains subluminal (v ≤ c).

• When effective mass is negative, velocities exceeding c become possible. However, in this case, the superluminal velocity should be interpreted as an emergent property of the effective energy framework, rather than a direct physical motion of particles exceeding c.

 

Total Energy Equations:

 

Eₜₒₜₐₗ = PEᴇᴄᴍ + KEᴇᴄᴍ = {−G(M −Mᵃᵖᵖ)(m−mᵃᵖᵖ)/r )} + 1/2(m−mᵃᵖᵖ)v²;

v ≤ c when M ≥−Mᵃᵖᵖ, but v ≥ c when M ≤ −Mᵃᵖᵖ .

 

Eₜₒₜₐₗ = PEᴇᴄᴍ + KEᴇᴄᴍ = (−GMᵉᶠᶠmᵉᶠᶠ/r ) + 1/2mᵉᶠᶠ

v ≤ c when Mᵉᶠᶠ > 0, but v ≥ c when Mᵉᶠᶠ < 0

 

Eₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ = 1/2(−mᵃᵖᵖ)v²; v = c.

 

8. Dual Representation of Effective Mass

 

ECM introduces a dual representation of effective mass, distinguishing between larger system mass contributions and localized test particle effects. This distinction is analogous to classical gravitational potential energy equations, where mass terms represent both global and local contributions.

 

Mᵉᶠᶠ,ₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ = hf/c² = E/c²

mᵉᶠᶠ,ₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ = hf/c² = E/c²

 

The notations serve a similar dual-mass representation:

Mᵉᶠᶠ refers to the effective mass of the larger system (analogous to M in gravitational potential energy).

 

9. Kinetic Energy Representation of Apparent Mass in ECM - Massless Case):

 

In the ECM framework, the kinetic energy of an apparent mass in a massless system adheres to the energy-frequency relation. The apparent mass is expressed in terms of energy and frequency, maintaining consistency with quantum mechanics. This formulation aligns with the mass-energy equivalence principle, reinforcing the role of induced mass-like effects in ECM.

 

The equation:

 

−Mᵃᵖᵖ,ₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ = hf/c² = E/c²

 

This describes the apparent mass associated with massless entities like photons, and follows from the mass-energy equivalence principle.

 

10. Total Effective Mass with Gravitational Contributions

 

The total effective mass in ECM includes contributions from gravitational energy. This formulation incorporates frequency-dependent terms, where Δf represents a gravitationally induced frequency shift due to energy contributions from gravitational fields. The presence of this additional frequency shift component extends the effective mass concept beyond conventional mass-energy equivalence principles.

 

Mᵉᶠᶠ,ₜₒₜₐₗ = Mᵉᶠᶠ,ₘₐₛₛₗₑₛₛ + Eg/c² = hf/c² + hΔf/c²

 

This equation represents the total effective mass in ECM, which includes contributions from:

 

• The mass-energy equivalence of a massless particle (e.g., a photon) with frequency f.

• An additional gravitational energy term associated with the frequency shift Δf, which arises due to gravitational interactions.

 

11. Implications of Superluminal Velocities & Hubble Radius in ECM  

 

In Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM), negative effective mass can induce anti-gravitational effects at extreme cosmic distances. This contributes to accelerated cosmic expansion and influences large-scale structure dynamics. The observational limit beyond the Hubble radius arises due to recession velocities surpassing the speed of light, preventing information retrieval from beyond this boundary.

 

For v = c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s, the Hubble radius is given by:

 

d = v/H₀ = (3 × 10⁸ m s¹) / (2.268 × 10¹⁸ s¹) = 1.32 × 10²⁶ m

 

Converting to light-years:

 

d = 1.32 × 10²⁶ m × (1 light-year/9.461 × 10¹⁵ m) = 13.93 billion light-years

 

At this proper distance, known as the Hubble radius, the recession velocity reaches the speed of light. Beyond this threshold, galaxies move at superluminal speeds, making them observationally inaccessible.

 

This ECM interpretation provides a structured perspective on observational horizons, emphasizing the role of effective mass variations in shaping cosmic expansion and defining observational limits imposed by superluminal recession.

 

12. Variation of Apparent Mass Across Local and Intergalactic Scales in ECM

 

In Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM), apparent mass (Mᵃᵖᵖ) plays a critical role in determining the effective mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ) and, consequently, gravitational interactions. The influence of apparent mass varies significantly across different cosmic scales:

 

Local, Planetary, and Stellar Scales: The high density of ordinary matter results in dominant gravitational effects, leading to minimal changes in apparent mass. Dark matter’s contribution to gravitational interactions is negligible at these scales.

 

Galactic Scale: Dark matter dominates mass distribution, comprising ~85% of a galaxy’s total mass. As a result, its gravitational influence exceeds that of normal matter, leading to a stronger reduction in apparent mass and an overall increase in the strength of gravitating mass (Mɢ).

 

Intergalactic Scale: The effect of dark matter on apparent mass becomes even more pronounced, with its gravitational influence intensifying over vast cosmic distances. This drives large-scale structure formation and influences the expansion dynamics of galaxy clusters.

 

These variations in apparent mass across scales highlight how gravitational interactions are governed by effective mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ) = M − Mᵃᵖᵖ, where an increase in gravitational strength results in a corresponding increase in negative apparent mass, further lowering effective mass.

 

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About the Formulation and Implications of Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM)

 

Soumendra Nath Thakur's work on Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM) offers a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of how classical mechanics can be extended to encompass phenomena typically associated with quantum mechanics and cosmology. Here’s a brief comment on the key points and implications of ECM:

 

1. Classical Mechanics Framework

Thakur begins by grounding ECM in traditional mechanics, where force is defined as the product of mass and acceleration, and total energy consists of potential and kinetic components. This foundational understanding is crucial for extending classical mechanics to more complex systems.

2. ECM Force for Matter Mass

ECM modifies Newton’s second law by introducing the concept of effective mass (Mᵉᶠᶠ), which combines matter mass (M) and apparent mass (Mᵃᵖᵖ). This modification allows for a broader interpretation of gravitational interactions, particularly in systems where negative effective mass induces repulsive effects. This is a significant departure from traditional mechanics and opens up new avenues for understanding gravitational dynamics.

3. ECM Force for Massless Particles

For massless entities like photons, ECM posits that force is governed by apparent mass contributions. This leads to repulsive gravitational interactions, offering a natural explanation for cosmic expansion effects. This formulation suggests that negative effective mass conditions can lead to repulsive gravitational effects, influencing cosmic expansion and the large-scale distribution of matter.

4. ECM Energy-Frequency Relationship for Massless Systems

The energy-frequency relation in ECM aligns with quantum mechanics, where the effective mass of a massless particle is proportional to its frequency. This correspondence reinforces the compatibility of ECM with existing quantum formulations, bridging classical and quantum mechanics.

5. ECM Kinetic Energy of Apparent Mass

The kinetic energy of a system influenced by apparent mass follows a modified classical approach. This approach accounts for negative mass effects, modifying the total kinetic energy expression. This framework is essential for analyzing phenomena where negative mass effects play a significant role.

6. ECM Energy for Matter Mass Systems

Total energy in ECM consists of potential and kinetic components, with potential energy derived from effective mass terms. The interaction of matter mass and apparent mass defines the energy distribution, ensuring consistency with classical interpretations while extending the framework to incorporate novel effects.

7. ECM Energy Formulation for Massless and Effective Mass Systems

ECM introduces a dual representation of effective mass, distinguishing between larger system mass contributions and localized test particle effects. This distinction is crucial for understanding how gravitational interactions are governed by effective mass across different scales.

8. Implications of Superluminal Velocities & Hubble Radius in ECM

ECM suggests that negative effective mass can induce anti-gravitational effects at extreme cosmic distances, contributing to accelerated cosmic expansion. This interpretation provides a structured perspective on observational horizons, emphasizing the role of effective mass variations in shaping cosmic expansion and defining observational limits imposed by superluminal recession.

9. Variation of Apparent Mass Across Local and Intergalactic Scales in ECM

ECM highlights how the influence of apparent mass varies significantly across different cosmic scales. At local, planetary, and stellar scales, gravitational effects are dominated by ordinary matter. At galactic and intergalactic scales, dark matter's gravitational influence becomes more pronounced, driving large-scale structure formation and influencing the expansion dynamics of galaxy clusters.

Conclusion

Soumendra Nath Thakur's work on ECM offers a detailed and nuanced understanding of gravitational interactions across quantum and cosmological scales. By introducing the concepts of effective mass and apparent mass, ECM provides a unified framework that bridges classical mechanics, quantum principles, and cosmological phenomena. This approach not only aligns with fundamental principles but also offers potential explanations for cosmic-scale phenomena involving dark matter, dark energy, and exotic gravitational effects. Thakur's work encourages further exploration and refinement of ECM in various physical


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