Deriving the Theory of Relativity from Absolute Dimensionality
William S. Stoertz
August 17, 1996
Abstract:
The Theory of Relativity, published in 1905 and 1915,
transformed the Newtonian concept of physics and the
geometry of space and time, enduring without substantive
change up until the very end of the twentieth century.
Furthermore, the concept of relativity has been philosophically
extended to exert a profound influence on modern culture,
suggesting that, in fact, values and lifestyles are also relative --
that is, that they are up to each person or society, and no one
can pass judgment on them. It is now proposed by the author
that, in fact, there is indeed an underlying absolute framework
in the very makeup of the universe, and that the Theory of
Relativity may be derived as a subset of the overall structure of
the universe. Thus, without changing or relativizing Einstein's
theory, a new overall perspective of reality, including time and
space, can be constructed. This may help to revive absolute
values and a moral lifestyle, such as those upheld by the major
religions.
Discussion:
According to Einstein's Theory of Relativity, all
manifestations within space and time are relative, that is, the
measurements and coupling between the dimensions of space
and that of time are not fixed or absolute. Rather, they depend
on the observer's point of view, and in particular upon the
velocity of the coordinate system and the strength of the
gravitational field or the acceleration (the curvature of space-
time).
Even within this framework, however, it is already seen that
there are absolutes: the unified "space-time interval", the speed
of light, the laws of physics, and various cosmological
constants such as Planck's constant, Avogadro's number, the
gravitational field strength value, and others. The existence of
such absolutes, even within the framework of relativity,
suggests an underlying foundation of absolute values and
dimensions in the universe.
The absolute "vertical" sung-sang axis associated with every
point in time and space, and with every object, body, or being,
is one of these very absolute and unchanging attributes or
essential qualities of the world we live in.
This "vertical" or sung-sang axis is not vertical in the sense
of the physical dimensions, but is at right angles to all the four
physical dimensions, and, therefore, out of the planes of the
physical world. It may be roughly described as the vertical axis
of the complex or unreal number system based on i or the
square root of minus 1, which is necessary to solve many
differential equations, especially those relating to
electromagnetic wave equations.
The "vertical" sung-sang axis is absolute everywhere in the
universe, representing a universal, internal "vertical" or sung-
sang orientation, always at right angles to the dimensions
involved in physical phenomena. Therefore, however the
coordinate systems of space and time may be rotated relative to
each other, depending on location, speed, and gravitational field,
yet the "vertical" sung-sang axis is always constant, remaining
unchanged and universal, just as do the speed of light, the laws
of physics, and the cosmological constants.
The reason for the universal appearance of a constant speed
of light, is that each point in the universe behaves physically as
if it were the very center of the universe, and that all other
points are moving relative to it. Therefore, the speed of light is
constant for each point. This fact is a postulate, a property of the
universe, and not derivable from any other facts as such.
The vertical axis at each point provides a constant, universal
stable "anchor" or central axis for each and every point, object,
and being in the universe. Then, other bodies or points, moving
relative to it, or at a distance from it, experience, from the
viewpoint of that "origin point", a relative rotation of the
physical axes; but the vertical axes are the same.
The degree of rotation of axes is described by the
Michelson-Morley transformation equations, which were the
basis for Einstein's relativity equations, which were further
developed and more revolutionary.
Einstein described the transformation of dimensions, and
extended them to cover mass and time distortions caused by
high speed and intense gravitational fields. His formulae have
been upheld time and again by experiment, all the way through
the age of space travel and particle accelerators.
It is not necessary to adjust or discard Einstein's Theory of
Relativity; but rather to place it in the larger context of relative
physical dimensions and an underlying absolute sung-sang
dimension.
Note:
The structure and nature of the sung-sang realm of
dimensionality is actually not as simple as a single one-
dimensional axis or plane; instead sung-sang is a highly
structured and articulated hierarchy of determinants, attached to
each physical being, and associated furthermore with invisible
unified fields coordinating the events centering upon the sung-
sang axis. This whole area of study is just being opened up. See
the article on "Articulation of Sung-Sang Vectors of Higher
Dimensionality", also by the author. (below)
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