by Robert J. Buenker
Bergische Universität, Wuppertal


The present blog calls attention to an undeclared assumption made by Albert Einstein in his landmark paper [Ann. Physik 17, 891 (1905)] in which he introduced the special theory of relativity (SR). The emphasis in textbooks and periodicals is always on his two postulates of relativity (the relativity principle and the constancy of the speed of light in free space), but the well-known results of his theory such as Fitzgerald-Lorentz length contraction and the symmetry of time dilation (two clocks in motion each running slower than the other) are based just as directly on this totally unsubstantiated assumption as on the latter (please follow this link for the full text of this introduction).

For my proposal for an Alternative Lorentz Transformation (ALT), click here.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

 


New Book Released:

New Synthesis of Elementary Particle Physics: A Theory of Elemental Balance in Physical Transformations

New Synthesis of Elementary Particle Physics: A Theory of Elemental Balance in Physical Transformations

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The assumption that matter can be either annihilated or created from nothing permeates the modern-day theory of physics. A key example is the production of photons from the interaction of a positron and an electron. Instead of assuming that the electron and positron no longer exist at the end of this process, it can plausibly be assumed that they continue to exist in a strongly bound state with a binding energy which is exactly equal to the equivalent of their two rest masses (2mec2=1.02 Mev). Such a bound e+e- state is thereupon identified with the photon. This line of argumentation suggests th at Fermi’s conclusion regarding the internal structure of the neutron is also incorrect.
 

ABSTRACT
Elementary particle physics seeks to understand the fundamental building blocks of matter and their interactions. This study presents a new theoretical synthesis based on elemental balance in physical transformations, redefining the principles governing particle interactions, decay processes, and conservation laws. By integrating classical and quantum perspectives, the framework explores the role of symmetry, unification theories, and potential modifications to the Standard Model. The proposed approach aims to address existing theoretical inconsistencies, offering a fresh avenue for advancing high-energy physics research.


 

 

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