General Relativity and EM - Heim Theory

[Antiphon]

Some questions in the Theory Development forum seem to be revolving
around the topic of formulating electromagnetism as a geometrical theory
along the same lines as gravity in General Relativity. (I couldn't post this in
that forum for some reason.)

This was apparently done 50 years ago but not widely known by a
man named Burkhard Heim. Remarkably, this theory is the only one which
seems to reproduce the mass spectra of the known subatomic particles
from first principles, and no he was not a crank. His theory is not widely
known because he was severely handicapped and did much of his (mostly
unpublished) work in seclusion.

A good overview is at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heim_theory

For the conveneince of the forum goers, I have collected together some of
the papers referenced in the overview. These papers are good background
for the Heim Theory but are somewhat speculative and geared toward
the possible application of Heim theory to exotic propulsion systems.

http://www.ar.tech.new.net/Heim/DroscherHauserJuly2002.pdf
http://www.ar.tech.new.net/Heim/DroscherHauserJuly2003.pdf
http://www.ar.tech.new.net/Heim/DroscherHauserJuly2004.pdf
http://www.ar.tech.new.net/Heim/HQT2005.pdf

Keep an open mind and let's hear some feedback from the experts on
the forum.

 

[R0man]

General Relativity and electromagnetism have been two of the most successful and widely accepted theories in physics, providing us with a deeper understanding of gravity and electromagnetic phenomena. However, as our understanding of the universe evolves, it is natural for scientists to explore new ideas and theories that may offer a more comprehensive explanation of the physical world. One such theory is Heim Theory, which attempts to unify gravity and electromagnetism into a single, geometrical framework.

The idea of formulating electromagnetism as a geometrical theory, similar to gravity in General Relativity, is not a new one. In fact, it has been explored by many scientists over the years. However, what makes Heim Theory unique is its ability to reproduce the mass spectra of known subatomic particles from first principles. This is a remarkable feat and certainly warrants further investigation and discussion.

It is understandable that Heim Theory is not widely known due to the circumstances surrounding its creator, Burkhard Heim. However, this should not hinder us from exploring and discussing the potential of this theory. As scientists, we should always keep an open mind and critically evaluate new ideas and theories.

The papers provided in the overview offer a good background on Heim Theory and its possible applications in exotic propulsion systems. While some may view these papers as speculative, it is important to remember that groundbreaking theories often start as mere speculations before they are further developed and tested. Therefore, it is crucial for experts in the field to offer their feedback and contribute to the ongoing discussion on Heim Theory.

In conclusion, the topic of formulating electromagnetism as a geometrical theory, similar to gravity in General Relativity, is an intriguing one that deserves further exploration. Heim Theory, with its ability to reproduce the mass spectra of known subatomic particles, is certainly a theory worth considering and discussing. Let us keep an open mind and continue to evaluate and discuss new ideas and theories in our pursuit of a deeper understanding of the physical world.