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Incompetent Science: Part One

Carel van der Togt

 

In 1905 Einstein published his first paper on Special Relativity Theory (SRT). While not the most obvious solution, it became the most acceptable in view of the scientific assumption that space was absolutely empty.

 

Had this not been the case, the theory would not have been conceived since the idea of the relativity of time and space with an all-prevailing ether would be ridiculous. The famous Michelson and Morley experiment precluded the possibility of an absolute ether. The other possibility considered, the dragged ether, was discounted because of an inability to imagine how it could explain stellar aberration, yet after 100 years, SRT provides no more than a possible explanation. Scientists are still unable to explain the observed stellar aberration of any star for any time of the year.

 

The prevailing philosophy of positivism, the principle that anything in theory is possible, may have allowed science to accept SRT but only under the presumption of an absolutely empty space. Positivism occurs however simultaneously with negativism; any legitimate argument not consistent with SRT is claimed to be bogus without justification. Scientists who purposely ignore the serious omissions of the past practice incompetent science.

 

The paper Stellar Aberration and the Unjustified Denial of Ether (PDF-file) proves without any doubt that a dragged ether is completely consistent with stellar aberration and the Doppler-effect. It is therefore a far more probable explanation than that provided by SRT and is not plagued by the logical inconsistencies inherent in that theory.

 

Regardless of this, the paper has been completely ignored since 1998 and publication by journals has been refused for the reason that it is not topical; not relevant.

 

How can an omission that shaped physical science so profoundly ever be not topical?

 

 

Incompetent Science: Part Two

 

Before Einstein “discovered” relativity, physical science concluded that the “field momentum” of a moving charge could not explain the mass of the electron (R.P. Feynman, Lectures on Physics Volume II, chapter 28-2 and 28-3). The false assumption that the electromagnetic mass of a charged bulb cannot explain the mass of the electron results in the addition of a “mechanical” mass.

 

The article The Equivalence of Kinetic and Magnetic Energy (PDF-file) proves that the above mentioned mathematical derivation of the electromagnetic mass is invalid since the conservation law of energy is violated when that mass is calculated. This omission casts very serious doubt on Quantum Mechanics’ treatment of (charged) particles and its ability to “explain” the electron and other particles within electromagnetic theory. Attempts to modify Maxwell’s theory of electrodynamics failed dramatically (R.P. Feynman, Lectures on Physics Volume II, chapter 28-4 and 28-5).

 

The positivistic attitude of science elevates the empirical science of QM to a theoretical absolute. The empirical mathematical solutions of QM are considered to be the exact truth! Scientists, science journalists, referees and editors are again not prepared to consider the possible consequences of this very early omission that shapes the perspective of QM so dramatically. They reject the above paper on magnetic energy also on the argument that it is not topical; not relevant.

 

How can an omission that shaped physical science so profoundly ever be not topical?

 

Incompetent Science: Part Three

 

The physical perspectives of SRT and QM are seriously flawed because of these omissions. Although omissions are a common occurrence in all fields, deliberately ignoring them when discovered is unacceptable.

 

Attempts at publication, or even evaluation of the papers since 1998 have proven to be fruitless. It is absolutely clear that no valid arguments have been raised against them, but it appears impossible to have them published. They are dismissed for reasons that have nothing to do with science. The most prevalent argument (implicit or otherwise) is that theories already exist which provide “perfect” solutions for everything and there is no need to look for alternatives. Scientists are afraid to discuss these topics. Science has taken on the infallibility of religion and because of that scientists believe they are not accountable anymore. Only faith and obedience are required to practice physical science nowadays.

 

Technical progress over the last 100 years has been enormous. The mathematical solutions are stunning. The omissions however, distort the theoretical perspectives in such a way that the imagined physical process of nuclear fusion can be seriously flawed. Scientists consider this to be impossible because the mathematics of QM accurately describe reality. In their “infallibility” physicists forget that there are in principle, infinite mathematical solutions for any observed data. Are the infinite solutions all absolute correct? A mathematical correct solution does not necessarily apply to a physical process, to think it does is a mistake, to think the preferred mathematical solution describes the exact physical process is absolute incompetent science.

 

After 6 years being denied answers on legitimate questions I have no choice than to address science disrespectfully, because it is not impossible that science through ignorance, incompetence and arrogance withholds nuclear fusion as a viable alternative from society .

 

The present perspective is a world where the scientific reality is even more fantastic than any known fairytale. Science proclaims the reality of relativity of time and space, unimaginable paradoxes to be true, parallel worlds to exist and more. If the omissions are addressed all this fictional “science” will disappear.

 

The arguments of physics journals not to publish the mentioned articles on basis of not being actual, prompted me to look for the link between traditional physics and QM. The paper, “The hydrogen atom: a electromagnetic free rotator” is the result. The previous papers are an integral part of  this. This paper is again ignored without reason and therefore prompts me to add this chapter of incompetence to the website.

 

Physics journals and science journalists have a social task and obligation to inform about developments in their respective fields. It is my opinion that they do not live up to their professional and moral duty when they arbitrarily ignore articles without giving valid arguments. An editor cannot hide behind the anonymous referee, when that referee’s arguments are bogus. Their arguments to refuse publication of articles, that reveal serious omissions, on the basis of being not topical, or not relevant must be considered incompetent science and for that I “honor” these institutions and editors with their own place of incompetence on this website.

 

The correspondence is available for everyone who wants to know:

 

De Volkskrant en de incompetente chef wetenschappelijke redactie Martijn van Calmthout 1

 

The incompetence of Physics Letters A (editor Prof. Dr. Burkhard Fricke) a Reed Elsevier plc publication 2