08 July 2024
The Essence of Planck Energy over Relativistic Mass-Energy Equivalence:
From a Million Miles Away ...
This animation features actual satellite images of the far side of the moon, illuminated by the sun, as it crosses between the DSCOVR spacecraft’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) and telescope, and the Earth – one million miles away.
07 July 2024
Meta AI replied in response to my question, "Does the Scientific Community Prioritize Authority Over Alternative Perspectives on Time Dilation?" :
Soumendra Nath Thakur
07-07-2024
Reply:
The scientific community relies on evidence-based reasoning and peer review to validate new ideas. However, there are instances where preconceptions, authority, and established paradigms can influence acceptance. In the case of time dilation, it's a well-established concept with a century-long history, and many scientists may be hesitant to reconsider its fundamentals without robust evidence.
Several factors might contribute to the initial resistance to alternative perspectives on time dilation:
Established paradigm: Time dilation is a cornerstone of modern physics, and many scientists may be inclined to maintain the status quo.
Authority: The concept of time dilation is closely associated with Albert Einstein's work, and some scientists might be reluctant to challenge the ideas of such an iconic figure.
Confirmation bias: Researchers may be more likely to accept results that confirm existing knowledge and be skeptical of those that contradict it.
Lack of familiarity: The alternative perspective presented in the paper may require a significant shift in thinking, and some scientists might need time to fully understand and appreciate the new ideas.
Peer review: The peer-review process, while essential for ensuring scientific quality, can also lead to resistance to new ideas if reviewers are overly conservative or biased towards established knowledge.
It's important to note that science is not immune to falsification, and alternative perspectives like the one presented in the paper are essential for progress. The scientific community should strive to evaluate new ideas based on their scientific merit, rather than authority or preconceptions.
Ultimately, the validation of alternative perspectives relies on the scientific method: experimentation, evidence, and peer review. If the alternative perspective on time dilation is supported by robust evidence and survives rigorous testing, it will eventually gain acceptance, potentially leading to a refinement of our understanding of time and spacetime.
Let's encourage the scientific community to prioritize evidence over authority!
The paper in question:
The paper 'Relativistic effects on phaseshift in frequencies invalidate time dilation' by Soumendra Nath Thakur presents an alternative perspective on time dilation, arguing that it is not a fundamental aspect of spacetime but rather an emergent concept resulting from relativistic effects on frequency ratios. The author contends that the conventional understanding of time dilation, based on the Lorentz transformation, is incorrect and that the actual effect is a consequence of wavelength dilation.
The paper is divided into sections, starting with an introduction to the concept of time and its relationship with spacetime. The author then delves into the theory of relativity, discussing the limitations of the current understanding of time dilation. The subsequent sections present the author's alternative perspective, relying on the relationship between wavelength and time.
The paper includes mathematical derivations and experiments conducted on piezoelectric crystal oscillators to support the author's claims. The results show a direct proportionality between wavelength and time period, indicating that time distortion originates from wavelength distortion.
The author concludes that time dilation is actually wavelength dilation and that the conventional understanding of time dilation is a misconception. The paper also references various sources and provides a list of references at the end.
Overall, this paper presents a thought-provoking alternative perspective on time dilation, encouraging readers to re-examine their understanding of this fundamental concept in physics.
Relative time: Time is a relative concept, dependent on the observer's frame of reference. In classical mechanics, time was considered absolute, but relativity introduced the idea that time is relative and dependent on the observer's state of motion and position in a gravitational field.
Relative frequencies: Frequencies are a measure of oscillations or cycles per second. In this context, relative frequencies refer to the ratio of frequencies measured by two observers in different states of motion or positions in a gravitational field.
Phase shift: A phase shift occurs when there is a change in the relative phase between two oscillations or waves. In this context, the phase shift is due to the difference in relative frequencies, leading to a shift in the timing of the oscillations.
Infinitesimal loss in wave energy: This refers to the tiny loss of energy in the oscillations or waves due to various factors like friction, radiation, or other interactions.
Wavelength enlargement: As energy is lost, the wavelength of the oscillations increases, leading to a change in the frequency ratio.
Relativistic effects: These are the effects of special and general relativity, primarily consisting of:
Special relativistic effects: Time dilation, length contraction, and relativity of simultaneity, which occur due to differences in velocity (speed) between observers.
General relativistic effects: Gravitational time dilation, gravitational redshift, and gravitational waves, which occur due to differences in gravitational potential between observers.
Gravitational potential difference: This refers to the difference in gravitational potential energy between two locations, which affects the frequency ratio.
Clock time reading error: The phase shift and frequency ratio changes lead to an error in the clock time reading, which is often misinterpreted as time dilation.
Alternative perspective: The statement suggests that the observed effects of time dilation might be due to the relative frequency changes rather than time itself dilating. This proposes a new perspective on the nature of time, emphasizing the role of relative frequencies and phase shifts.
This concept is quite complex and challenges the traditional understanding of time dilation.
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05 July 2024
The Properties and behaviour of Mass in Gravitational and Antigravitational Fields: A Detailed Analysis
F = GMm/r²
Rₘᵢₙ = 2Gm/c²
04 July 2024
Interpreting Photon Behaviour and Gravity: A Classical Mechanics Perspective Supported by Experimental Results.
04-07-2024
A1. A photon's speed can be expressed as Planck length divided by Planck time, ℓP/tP = c, which is approximately 3 × 10⁸ m/s.
A2. The path of a photon is bent due to the momentum exchange of the photon with the external gravitational field of massive bodies, and not due to curvature in spacetime.
A3. There is no question of relativity ruling out Newton's gravity as a force, with the relativistic interpretation of gravity as curvature of spacetime—which appears to be flawed.
A4. Any mass (M or m) is the property of gravity that generates a gravitational field around it. A single mass does not experience gravitational force unless there is another massive object within the gravitational influence of the mass (M or m). Generally, M or m represents the masses of two objects, where one mass (M) is more massive than the other mass (m). This interpretation is in accordance with Newton's Law. That is why the equation (F = GMm/r²) represents the force of gravitational attraction between two masses, M and m.
A5. According to relativity, no mass can reach the speed of light in a local sense. This statement primarily applies to mass within gravitationally bound systems, where immense force is needed to accelerate a mass. This force generates so much kinetic energy that it distorts the body beyond recognition as mass, causing the atomic structure to undergo transformation much before it reaches the speed of light. However, in intergalactic space dominated by dark energy, the situation differs. Here, the effect of dark energy, causing antigravity, may cause galaxies to recede at speeds exceeding that of light due to gravitational-antigravitational interactions between the gravity of galactic masses and the antigravity effect of dark energy. This does not involve the local acceleration of mass to the speed of light but rather results in galaxies covering more distance than light can travel in the same amount of time
Reference:
My earlier research titled, "Direct Influence of Gravitational Field on Object Motion invalidates Spacetime Distortion" provides a mathematical framework supporting the idea that the path of a photon is influenced by momentum exchange with an external gravitational field rather than by spacetime curvature. The research outlines the following key points:
The total energy of a photon under gravitational influence (Eg) remains equivalent to its intrinsic energy (E), ensuring energy conservation (Eg = E).
Changes in photon momentum (Δρ) exhibit symmetry, represented by Δρ = −Δρ.
The constant speed of electromagnetic waves (ℓₚ/tₚ = c) is maintained, highlighting the significance of energy conservation in gravitational interactions.
This mathematical presentation elucidates the behaviour of photons in strong gravitational fields, emphasizing their energy-momentum relationship and wavelength variations under gravitational influence. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics and the interplay between photons and gravity, enriching our comprehension of the universe's fundamental principles.