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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