What is Information Theoretic Process Physics and its implications?

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Information Theoretic Process Physics, primarily associated with Reginald Cahill, explores a non-symmetric form of General Relativity. Cahill's theories suggest that the absence of measurements of Dark Matter in spherical clusters may stem from limitations in Newtonian Theory when applied to spiral galaxies. This perspective aligns with similar findings from John Moffat and Jakob Bekenstein, who have published relevant papers that challenge mainstream cosmological views. The discussion highlights the contentious nature of these theories, which remain largely unaccepted in the broader scientific community.

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  • Understanding of General Relativity and its formulations
  • Familiarity with concepts of Dark Matter and its implications in cosmology
  • Knowledge of philosophical implications in scientific theories
  • Awareness of key physicists such as Reginald Cahill, John Moffat, and Jakob Bekenstein
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  • Research Reginald Cahill's non-symmetric General Relativity theories
  • Examine John Moffat's publications on modified gravity theories
  • Study Jakob Bekenstein's work on Dark Matter and cosmological models
  • Explore the philosophical implications of scientific theories in cosmology
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Physicists, cosmologists, and philosophy of science enthusiasts interested in alternative theories of gravity and the implications of Dark Matter in the universe.

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Hi all,

I was wondering what some of you thought about 'Information Theoretic Process Physics'? The topic seems fascinating, however somewhat difficult to come to grips with. I attached a link for those who might be interested. There have been papers published which are surly worth a discussion. http://www.mountainman.com.au/process_physics/introduction.htm"

:smile: Callisto
 
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Indeed, it is hard to grasp. That's because it's philosophy, not science. Cahill has been trotting this pony around the web for some time, but has not substantiated it.
 
Reginald Cahill derived a non-symmetric form of General Relativity from Process Physics [see e.g., http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0307003] similar to what John Moffat has been publishing for years [see e.g., http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0506370] and what Jakob Bekenstein recently published [ see e.g.,http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0412652]

I believe it was Cahill who first pointed out that the lack of measurements of Dark Matter for spherical clusters may just be because Newtonian Theory works for spherical galaxies but not spiral galaxies where the lack of the non-symmetric terms in the theories of gravity results in the supposition of Dark Matter.

Both Moffat and Cahill were considered somewhat crackpot until Bekenstein got similar results. Being a layman in cosmology, I cannot say what is correct. But it certainly seems like an unsettling issue that most cosmologists prefer to ignore. And if these three "fringe" physicists turn out to be correct, that does not necessarily mean that Process Physics is correct.
 
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