Essay Abstract

Fundamental has been there since the beginning of humanity and we are so familiar with it that we don't even give it a second thought as to what it means. It has been around as a concept for objects like black holes and quarks but due its diversity in many п¬Ѓelds, it seems like we have more than one fundamental entity and no one is absolute. It depends on various parameters like size, geometry, and time. In this essay, we will see through what, and how, it is associated with our familiar concepts.

Author Bio

Priyanka Giri is a masters student in Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of Inssnbruck under the Astromundus programme. Her research interests are in gravitational waves and quantum gravity. She has a deep interest in the philosophy of physics and is particularly intrigued by the nature of time. She is trying to see the her philosophy in a mathematical way. This is her first FQXi essay

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Dear Priyanka Giri,

Reliable evidence exists that proves that the surface of the earth was formed millions of years before man and his utterly complex finite informational systems ever appeared on that surface. It logically follows that Nature must have permanently devised the only single physical construct of earth allowable.

Joe Fisher, Realist

Dear Pryanka

If you are trying to see philosophy in a mathematical way you will see very little in this contest. If I were young like you, I would read Newton, Bošković and Planck, again, again and again. This is a very nice and accurate way to show the attachment of time to the existence of matter:

„For example, for particles like photons, there is no notion of time. If we don't have anything but photons, will there still be time? Maybe not! Then, our concept of defining reality/universe will be wrong. But again, if big bang theory is true, there has been a time when there were only particles travelling with the speed of light. Then, maybe we are safe to assume that there has been no notion of time. And, in the theory of tachyons, what kind of time will there be? We can't say but then we can't conclude about the concepts/laws we derive."

Yes, the Big Bang Theory is not true and the concept of time is related to the existence of complex particles, primarily proton.

Good essay, congratulations.

Regards,

Branko

    PRIYANKA GIRI, you demonstrate excellent logic, and you will make a good researcher. To be even more successful, you need to get to know the new Cartesian physics. Read my essay in which I showed how radically modern physics can change if we use the principle of the identity of space and matter of Descartes. I'll put you a rating after you comment on new Cartesian physics. . When Copernicus began to assert that the Earth revolves around the Sun, he had, according to Descartes, to add that along with the Earth around the Sun, the entire circumsolar space rotates.

    聽Sincerely, Dizhechko Boris Semyonovich.

      Dear Branko L Zivlak ,

      Thank you for taking out your time for reading my essay. It's true that in this contest, their is more philosophical work than mathematical. According to Big Bang theory , you can have time in the beginning of universe. The nature of Time is very interesting and I don't understand what does time really means. I would like to know if you have any new insight in this regard.

      Thanks for your appreciation and wishes.

      Best,

      Priyanka

      Priyanka Giri, it is known that Cartesian physics was in Europe before Newton. Then it was replaced by classical physics, which was created by the followers of Newton. In classical physics, there was no need for the space of identical matter; it allowed only its fullness with the mythological ether, rejected by Michelson's experiments and the theory of relativity. Then they began to believe that the space was filled with electromagnetic fields or with a physical vacuum. Now in science there are representatives of all these ideas about space. There is no one who thinks like Descartes that space is matter, and the rest of everything is his condition.

      Descartes believed that there is no emptiness in space. If they are formed according to the will of God, they collapse instantly. According to modern concepts, voids in space are slammed at the speed of light, i.e. the holes in space exist and they are the motivators of its movement. This is new in the physics of Descartes and allows us to talk about new Cartesian physics (continued on my page)

      5 days later

      Hello Priyanka,

      Well written essay! Your essay is what defines different topics we can see in this contest. Indeed fundamental is relative to the observer. I think Mathematics is fundamental as my essay says, some say physical laws are fundamental, some say time is fundamental and some say everything is an illusion.

      You define time as relative which I think is the best part of the essay (regarding photons and the big bang). I wish you good luck with your essay and invite to discuss my essay(only high school student in this competition)

      Kind Regards

      Ajay Pokharel

        Dear Ajay,

        Thanks for reading my essay. And sorry for this late reply. I'm really grateful that you liked my essay. I don't think that laws or mathematics is fundamental. What does it mean to have fundamental? I don't know but it I don't think that it can be any absolute quantity.

        I will read your essay and we can discuss more.

        Best,

        Priyanka

        Chy Priyanka Giri

        You have nicely understood..."Fundamental has been there since the beginning of humanity and we are so familiar with it that we don't even give it a second thought as to what it means............. we will see through what, and how, it is associated with our familiar concepts." A little more understanding of Cartesian physics and Newtonian Physics.... By the way Dynamic Universe model is based on Newtonian physics only.... where...

        Here in my essay energy to mass conversion is proposed................ yours is very nice essay best wishes .... I highly appreciate hope your essay and hope for reciprocity ....You may please spend some of the valuable time on Dynamic Universe Model also and give your some of the valuable & esteemed guidance

        Some of the Main foundational points of Dynamic Universe Model :

        -No Isotropy

        -No Homogeneity

        -No Space-time continuum

        -Non-uniform density of matter, universe is lumpy

        -No singularities

        -No collisions between bodies

        -No blackholes

        -No warm holes

        -No Bigbang

        -No repulsion between distant Galaxies

        -Non-empty Universe

        -No imaginary or negative time axis

        -No imaginary X, Y, Z axes

        -No differential and Integral Equations mathematically

        -No General Relativity and Model does not reduce to GR on any condition

        -No Creation of matter like Bigbang or steady-state models

        -No many mini Bigbangs

        -No Missing Mass / Dark matter

        -No Dark energy

        -No Bigbang generated CMB detected

        -No Multi-verses

        Here:

        -Accelerating Expanding universe with 33% Blue shifted Galaxies

        -Newton's Gravitation law works everywhere in the same way

        -All bodies dynamically moving

        -All bodies move in dynamic Equilibrium

        -Closed universe model no light or bodies will go away from universe

        -Single Universe no baby universes

        -Time is linear as observed on earth, moving forward only

        -Independent x,y,z coordinate axes and Time axis no interdependencies between axes..

        -UGF (Universal Gravitational Force) calculated on every point-mass

        -Tensors (Linear) used for giving UNIQUE solutions for each time step

        -Uses everyday physics as achievable by engineering

        -21000 linear equations are used in an Excel sheet

        -Computerized calculations uses 16 decimal digit accuracy

        -Data mining and data warehousing techniques are used for data extraction from large amounts of data.

        - Many predictions of Dynamic Universe Model came true....Have a look at

        http://vaksdynamicuniversemodel.blogspot.in/p/blog-page_15.html

        I request you to please have a look at my essay also, and give some of your esteemed criticism for your information........

        Dynamic Universe Model says that the energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation passing grazingly near any gravitating mass changes its in frequency and finally will convert into neutrinos (mass). We all know that there is no experiment or quest in this direction. Energy conversion happens from mass to energy with the famous E=mC2, the other side of this conversion was not thought off. This is a new fundamental prediction by Dynamic Universe Model, a foundational quest in the area of Astrophysics and Cosmology.

        In accordance with Dynamic Universe Model frequency shift happens on both the sides of spectrum when any electromagnetic radiation passes grazingly near gravitating mass. With this new verification, we will open a new frontier that will unlock a way for formation of the basis for continual Nucleosynthesis (continuous formation of elements) in our Universe. Amount of frequency shift will depend on relative velocity difference. All the papers of author can be downloaded from "http://vaksdynamicuniversemodel.blogspot.in/ "

        I request you to please post your reply in my essay also, so that I can get an intimation that you replied

        Best

        =snp

          6 days later
          9 days later

          Dear Priyanka

          If you are looking for another essay to read and rate in the final days of the contest, will you consider mine please? I read all essays from those who comment on my page, and if I cant rate an essay highly, then I don't rate them at all. Infact I haven't issued a rating lower that ten. So you have nothing to lose by having me read your essay, and everything to gain.

          Beyond my essay's introduction, I place a microscope on the subjects of universal complexity and natural forces. I do so within context that clock operation is driven by Quantum Mechanical forces (atomic and photonic), while clocks also serve measure of General Relativity's effects (spacetime, time dilation). In this respect clocks can be said to possess a split personality, giving them the distinction that they are simultaneously a study in QM, while GR is a study of clocks. The situation stands whereby we have two fundamental theories of the world, but just one world. And we have a singular device which serves study of both those fundamental theories. Two fundamental theories, but one device? Please join me and my essay in questioning this circumstance?

          My essay goes on to identify natural forces in their universal roles, how they motivate the building of and maintaining complex universal structures and processes. When we look at how star fusion processes sit within a "narrow range of sensitivity" that stars are neither led to explode nor collapse under gravity. We think how lucky we are that the universe is just so. We can also count our lucky stars that the fusion process that marks the birth of a star, also leads to an eruption of photons from its surface. And again, how lucky we are! for if they didn't then gas accumulation wouldn't be halted and the star would again be led to collapse.

          Could a natural organisation principle have been responsible for fine tuning universal systems? Faced with how lucky we appear to have been, shouldn't we consider this possibility?

          For our luck surely didnt run out there, for these photons stream down on earth, liquifying oceans which drive geochemical processes that we "life" are reliant upon. The Earth is made up of elements that possess the chemical potentials that life is entirely dependent upon. Those chemical potentials are not expressed in the absence of water solvency. So again, how amazingly fortunate we are that these chemical potentials exist in the first instance, and additionally within an environment of abundant water solvency such as Earth, able to express these potentials.

          My essay is attempt of something audacious. It questions the fundamental nature of the interaction between space and matter Guv = Tuv, and hypothesizes the equality between space curvature and atomic forces is due to common process. Space gives up a potential in exchange for atomic forces in a conversion process, which drives atomic activity. And furthermore, that Baryons only exist because this energy potential of space exists and is available for exploitation. Baryon characteristics and behaviours, complexity of structure and process might then be explained in terms of being evolved and optimised for this purpose and existence. Removing need for so many layers of extraordinary luck to eventuate our own existence. It attempts an interpretation of the above mentioned stellar processes within these terms, but also extends much further. It shines a light on molecular structure that binds matter together, as potentially being an evolved agency that enhances rigidity and therefor persistence of universal system. We then turn a questioning mind towards Earths unlikely geochemical processes, (for which we living things owe so much) and look at its central theme and propensity for molecular rock forming processes. The existence of chemical potentials and their diverse range of molecular bond formation activities? The abundance of water solvent on Earth, for which many geochemical rock forming processes could not be expressed without? The question of a watery Earth? is then implicated as being part of an evolved system that arose for purpose and reason, alongside the same reason and purpose that molecular bonds and chemistry processes arose.

          By identifying atomic forces as having their origin in space, we have identified how they perpetually act, and deliver work products. Forces drive clocks and clock activity is shown by GR to dilate. My essay details the principle of force dilation and applies it to a universal mystery. My essay raises the possibility, that nature in possession of a natural energy potential, will spontaneously generate a circumstance of Darwinian emergence. It did so on Earth, and perhaps it did so within a wider scope. We learnt how biology generates intricate structure and complexity, and now we learn how it might explain for intricate structure and complexity within universal physical systems.

          To steal a phrase from my essay "A world product of evolved optimization".

          Best of luck for the conclusion of the contest

          Kind regards

          Steven Andresen

          Darwinian Universal Fundamental Origin

          Priyanka,

          As an Astronomer it's great to read so much sense from another entering the field. My highlights were;

          "We cannot understand quantum mechanics without understanding the laws of classical mechanics. And, yet the results that both of them provide are different

          ...to simplify our problem, we simply ignore the other effects.

          Our generalizations of concepts lead to paradoxes which make us rethink

          ..singularity, infinite gravity, Schrodinger's cat, EPR paradox. These paradoxes clearly show the lack of knowledge or in other words ignorance of information.

          Our understanding is bounded by our own brains and we all are different.

          Don't let anybody tell you things are 'sorted'! Challenge everything! Not Big B, (think cyclic) 'Black Holes' (study AGN's) accelerating expansion (study expanding helical dynamics on the Schrodinger sphere with orbit speed c.) or GR (look up Brans Dicke now we know space isn't empty').

          Nicely written. Boost coming. If you'd like to see if you can follow a fully classical sequence re-producing QM by using more sensible starting assumptions and actual momentum transfer with a (Geophysics (Cos latitude distribution) do read my own essay. (It's just been hit with some 1's so need a boost too!)

          Very best.

          Peter

          Dear Priyanka Giri,

          I have read your Essay and suggest that for conceptual views on Dark Matter, please read: http://vixra.org/pdf/1303.0207v3.pdf

          Quantum Mechanics claims that an electron can be both spin-up and spin-down at the same time. In my conceptual physics Essay on Electron Spin, I have proved that this is not true. Please read: https://fqxi.org/community/forum/topic/3145

          Kamal Rajpal