Ned Latham
2020-02-14 18:44:51 UTC
A Fundamental Matter
Copyright © 2001, 2020 Ned Latham
Last updated 2020/20/14
Abstract: "Twenty-first century science faces a dilemma: two of its
well-verified foundation stones, relativity and quantum theory, have
proven inconsistent. Resolution of the conflict has resisted
improvements in experimental precision leaving some to believe that
some fundamental understanding in our world view may need modification
or even radical reform."[1]
The view taken here is that the problem dates back to the nineteenth
century, when Thomas Young conducted an experiment that was seen as
definitively contradicting the particle model of light, and Edmond
Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect, which was seen as
definitively contradicting the wave model of light. The need for a
model consistent with both results led eventually to Einstein's theory
of Special Relativity and thence to the present dilemma. But there *is*
a particle model explanation for the result of Young's experiment.
"The Particle Theory of Matter" postulates universality, Newton's Laws
of Motion, three fundamental entities named Space, Force and Matter,
and a derived phenomenon named Energy.
"The Particle Model of Light" defines frequency and wavelength as
they apply to light and provides explanations of light's behaviours,
including the result of Young's experiment.
"Suggestions for Research" includes experiments that will unequivocably
contradict either particle theory or relativity theory.
Keywords: particle theory; particle model; Young's experiment
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1 Gareth Boardman, "Addressing the conflict between Relativity
and Quantum Theory: Models, measurement and the Markhov
property", The Journal of Natural and Social Philosophy,
vol 9, no 2, 2013.
Copyright © 2001, 2020 Ned Latham
Last updated 2020/20/14
Abstract: "Twenty-first century science faces a dilemma: two of its
well-verified foundation stones, relativity and quantum theory, have
proven inconsistent. Resolution of the conflict has resisted
improvements in experimental precision leaving some to believe that
some fundamental understanding in our world view may need modification
or even radical reform."[1]
The view taken here is that the problem dates back to the nineteenth
century, when Thomas Young conducted an experiment that was seen as
definitively contradicting the particle model of light, and Edmond
Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect, which was seen as
definitively contradicting the wave model of light. The need for a
model consistent with both results led eventually to Einstein's theory
of Special Relativity and thence to the present dilemma. But there *is*
a particle model explanation for the result of Young's experiment.
"The Particle Theory of Matter" postulates universality, Newton's Laws
of Motion, three fundamental entities named Space, Force and Matter,
and a derived phenomenon named Energy.
"The Particle Model of Light" defines frequency and wavelength as
they apply to light and provides explanations of light's behaviours,
including the result of Young's experiment.
"Suggestions for Research" includes experiments that will unequivocably
contradict either particle theory or relativity theory.
Keywords: particle theory; particle model; Young's experiment
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1 Gareth Boardman, "Addressing the conflict between Relativity
and Quantum Theory: Models, measurement and the Markhov
property", The Journal of Natural and Social Philosophy,
vol 9, no 2, 2013.