March 18, 2025
Soumendra Nath ThakurSuperiority of ECM Mass-Energy Transformation Over Relativistic Mass-Energy Transformation: The Role of Acceleration Accountability.
One of the fundamental shortcomings of relativistic mass-energy transformation is its failure to explicitly account for acceleration between reference frames. The relativistic framework defines mass-energy transformations solely in terms of velocity, neglecting the dynamic role of acceleration in modifying mass-energy relationships. This omission leads to inconsistencies in force-energy interactions, mass variability, and gravitational effects, limiting the explanatory power of relativity in non-inertial and gravitationally evolving systems.
Relativistic Mass Formula:
E = γMc²
where γ is the Lorentz factor, defined as:
γ = 1/√(1 - v²/c²)
This formulation implies mass increases with velocity but does not account for acceleration-driven mass variations or its role in force interactions.
ECM Mass-Energy Transformation Equation:
Extended Classical Mechanics (ECM) resolves this issue by explicitly incorporating acceleration effects into the mass-energy relationship:
Eᴇᴄᴍ = (Mᴍ −Mᵃᵖᵖ)c²
where:
- Mᵃᵖᵖ Negative Apparent Mass is dynamically linked to acceleration and describes energy displacement effects.
- The term c² emerges from classical kinetic energy KE = 1/2 Mv² by considering:
v = ℓP/tP = c.
This formulation ensures that changes in energy, mass, and force remain dynamically consistent, capturing the true physical impact of acceleration on mass-energy interactions.
Key Advantages of ECM Over Relativity:
1. Acceleration-Dependent Mass Variation: Unlike relativity, ECM explicitly incorporates acceleration-driven mass modifications through Mᵃᵖᵖ.
2. Logical Consistency in Force-Energy Relations: ECM ensures a self-consistent connection between force, mass, and energy, eliminating the need for relativistic postulates.
3. Superior Predictive Capability: ECM provides a natural explanation for repulsive gravitational effects without requiring a cosmological constant Λ.
4. Avoids Velocity-Based Mass Increase Assumption: In ECM, mass-energy transformations occur dynamically due to acceleration-induced energy displacement rather than an instantaneous velocity-dependent change.
Conclusion:
The ECM mass-energy transformation provides a superior, logically consistent alternative to relativistic mass-energy concepts by correctly incorporating acceleration effects and ensuring proper force-energy relationships. By extending classical mechanics with Mᵃᵖᵖ, ECM offers a more comprehensive and physically grounded approach to mass-energy interactions across all motion regimes.