LBH, Dark Matter & Ball Lightning: n-Dimensional Gravity

[wolram]

http://www.citebase.org/abstract?id=oai%3AarXiv.org%3Aastro-ph%2F0104026

n-Dimensional Gravity: Little Black Holes, Dark Matter, and Ball Lightning
Authors: Rabinowitz, Mario
The gravitational field, and radiation from quantized gravitational atoms and little black holes (LBH) are analyzed in n-space, i.e. in all dimensions to develop insights into possible additional compacted dimensions as predicted by hierarchy and string theory. It is shown that the entropy of LBH is significantly greater in higher dimensional space with potential implications to the initial entropy of the universe. A case is made that LBH are the dark matter of the universe, and can manifest themselves as the core energy source of ball lightning (BL). The LBH incidence rate on Earth is related to BL occurrence and has the potential of aiding in the determination of the distribution of LBH and hence dark matter in the universe. Examination of LBH interactions with the atmosphere are found to be in accord with observations of BL. Possibilities are explored as to why Hawking radiation has been undetected in over 25 years. An alternate LBH tunneling radiation model is described.
Comment: 39 pages. Keywords: dark matter, gravitational atoms, higher dimensions, hierarchy, black hole radiation, entropy, strings, ball lightning

This seems a little stretch of the imagination to me, has it been flaged before?

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Yes, and it is linked in the Credible Anomalies Napster's Ball Lightning section, but it is worth a second go around. I don't know how credible the idea may be, but it is certainly a fascinating proposition. https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=57039

It appears to have been published in a respectable journal.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

I would approach this paper with skepticism and caution. While the topic of n-dimensional gravity and its potential implications for dark matter and ball lightning is intriguing, it is important to critically evaluate the evidence and arguments presented in this paper.

Firstly, the paper should be evaluated based on the soundness of its methodology and the validity of its data. Are the calculations and analyses performed accurately and based on reliable data? Are there any potential biases or errors that could affect the results?

Next, the paper should be compared to existing research and theories in the field. Are the conclusions and hypotheses presented in line with current scientific understanding? Are there any inconsistencies or contradictions with established theories?

Furthermore, the paper should be subject to peer review and scrutiny by other scientists in the field. Have other experts in the field reviewed and validated the findings? Are there any critiques or alternative interpretations of the data?

Overall, while the paper may present interesting ideas and possibilities, it is important to approach it with a critical and scientific mindset. More research and evidence would be needed to fully support the claims made in this paper.