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A Particular Obsession

The word ‘particle’ means ‘a minute portion of matter’, there is no ambiguity, it is a portion, i.e. a distinct volumetric entity, of matter and matter alone, whose outer limits can take any shape or form. Newton’s ‘corpuscle’ is the … Continue reading

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The Trouble With Physics

Even eminent physicists admit the there is something fundamentally wrong with the scientific discipline of physics, as with Lee Smolin in his book with the above title. He says a possible solution is ‘freezing time‘ – now what he means … Continue reading

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Speed of light

In the formulation of Special Relativity (SRT) Einstein assumed that the atmosphere of the earth extended only to a certain altitude, and that beyond this space was a total vacuum. “Half a century ago, (i.e. 1950’s) most people visualised our … Continue reading

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