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5.0 Conclusion

A long-held view, that Newtonian mechanics has been permanently overturned by Einstein's relativity theories, was shown to be a misconception: the predictions of both special and general relativity can be paralleled when Newtonian mechanics is sufficiently refined. This does not mean the idea of time dilation is supported. Instead equivalent frequency shifts, caused by either high speed motion or change in gravitational potential, are produced in a universal time frame. These effects are caused by changes of inertial mass.

The latter is the sum of rest and kinetic masses but the equivalence with total energy is limited. This is because, although E = mc² is derived from purely Newtonian principles, c increases with gravitational potential.

Then the inertial mass of an object becomes a variable even when its total energy remains constant. This showed mass to be only a property of energy which controls dynamical behaviour. Total energy alone, probably entirely kinetic in the ultimate analysis, turned out to be the only true constructional substance of space, (the i-ther) matter and motion.

Used to explore the meaning of "potential energy", the new approach proved that the rest-energy of an object is unaffected by changes of potential as it moves in any field of force, nuclear, electromagnetic, or gravitational. This meant that another misconception was highlighted: binding energies cannot be equated to changes in rest-mass or rest-energy.

These paradigm-shifting changes need critical appraisal because they appear to solve the major difficulties of producing a satisfactory theory of quantum gravitation. This is important because general relativity is recognised by theorists to be incompatible with quantum theory. The new approach led straight to a quantum solution which needed no gravitons. This meant it predicted a complete absence of gravitational shadows. It was also fully consistent with the existence of a background compressible fluid medium, as required for explaining certain so-called anomalous phenomena. The latter are considered elsewhere (6,7,8,10&11).

Finally three new experiments in orbit were proposed. Two of them would use proven interferometers, one having already detected absolute speeds. They could open up a whole new field of space exploration which might dwarf, in scientific importance, anything yet attempted by NASA.

6.0 Acknowledgements

The contributions of the late mathematician and ardent relativist John William Robert Day M.Sc. proved invaluable: he became a most valued critic. His first letter, dated May 13, 1993, gave in a few lines, a solution for the perihelion advance derived from my basic equations. He had obtained these from my book(6) which effectively gave the same solution but had involved many pages of algebra.

Mostly his efforts were directed to turning me into a relativity convert: to turn the theory into some kind of relativity/Newtonian hybrid. This was fiercely resisted. However, his critiques triggered new insights as recorded in the above text.

The author is also indebted to Michael Roll, who heads "The Campaign For Philosophical Freedom", and to his many supporters for their untiring efforts in helping break through the barriers preventing communication.

7.0 References

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