History and Philosophy of Physics

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[5] viXra:2202.0163 [pdf] submitted on 2022-02-25 19:18:35

Radiation Pressure as Unphysical Fantasy

Authors: Sjaak Uitterdijk
Comments: 1 Page.

By applying reprehensible physics in a hidden way, the phenomenon of radiation pressure got the chance to be accepted worldwide.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics

[4] viXra:2202.0131 [pdf] submitted on 2022-02-20 18:28:48

Quantum Mechanics and Reality

Authors: Georgina Woodward
Comments: 9 Pages.

The reality of the counterfactual, predictions, superposition, including wave-particle duality, wavefunction collapse and wavefunction are considered in the context of a uni-temporal, (Source) existence; noumenal (absolute) object reality, independent of observation. Observation products and measurements are considered to be relative and generated via the process of establishing a measurement relation and carrying out the measurement protocol. Contrary to the ERP paper, it is argued that 100% certain predictions are not elements of reality. Contrary to Einstein’s instinct, it is argued that counterfactual measurements are not elements of reality awaiting discovery but require configuration of the universe from which they can be generated. The need for super-luminal communication of particles is dismissed. An alternative to wave-particle duality is proposed; explaining observations from double slit and half silvered mirror experiments. The measurement problem is addressed. ‘Consciousness causes collapse’ has been refuted. ‘Many Worlds’ alternative to collapse is dismissed.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics

[3] viXra:2202.0130 [pdf] replaced on 2025-09-16 04:09:59

A Dictionary of World History by Edmund Wright and the Graphical Law

Authors: Anindya Kumar Biswas
Comments: 23 Pages. A mistake in plotting BW(c=0.01) has been rectified

We study A Dictionary of World History, third edition, by Edmund Wright from Oxford University Press. We draw the natural logarithm of the number of entries, normalised, starting with a letter vs the natural logarithm of the rank of the letter, normalised. We conclude that the Dictionary can be characterised by BP(4,βH = 0.01) i.e. a magnetisation curve for the Bethe-Peierls approximation of the Isingmodel with four nearest neighbours with βH = 0.01, in the presence of external magnetic field, H.β is 1/(k_B T) where, T is temperature and k_B is the tiny Boltzmann constant. This is the case with the Dictionary of Science we have studied before. It appears that the branch of Science, plausibly, is closer to the World history, internally.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics

[2] viXra:2202.0061 [pdf] replaced on 2022-02-27 21:25:44

A Map of Human Temperament to the Calendar Year

Authors: Tariq Khan
Comments: 35 Pages.

A model is proposed where, in addition to the previously established human behavioral patterns tracked to the annual sunlight-driven dopamine cycle or seasonal pattern, a second dopamine “clock” is proposed in the human brain. This clock-cycle involves a wavelength of 40.5 days (approximately 1/9th of a 365 day calendar year) starting at the winter solstice on December 21. This cycle is measured in this proposal starting with a 13 to 14 day-long concave dopamine peak with hyperactive and impulsive temperament, diminishing to a 13 to 14 day-long period of calm and focus, and ending with a 13 to 14 day-long convex phase with increased anxiety and depression, after which the cycle begins again. These two cycles are considered as the only factors needed to map an aggregate annual calendar of human temperament.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics

[1] viXra:2202.0020 [pdf] submitted on 2022-02-04 14:37:16

A Critical History of Quantum Mechanics and Wave-Particle Duality

Authors: Eric Stanley Reiter
Comments: 32 Pages.

We will concentrate mostly on ideas that led to wave-particle duality. Early experiments found that matter and light each seemed to have wave and particle properties: a contradiction. Here you will see how our greatest physicists struggled over those ideas. Many physicists will admit that this wave-particle problem has not been resolved to this day. The double-slit test is a popular way to express the wave-particle problem, but a far better test is the beam-split coincidence test. The history of that test will be shown, starting from the thought experiment of Einstein in his definition of the photon, leading to modern actualizations. This critical history includes objections and alternatives that were rejected. From the original offprints, you can judge the assumptions that IMHO led us astray. After you see my other writings and videos of experiments and theory, you might understand how these historical components lead to the resolution of wave-particle duality.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics