Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Light Speed: A New Perspective
Light, fundamental to our understanding of the universe, evolves in a fascinating manner from the beginning of time. This article delves into a recent model that reinterprets the speed of light, challenging traditional theories and proposing a novel framework based on the Redshift of Distant Galaxies. We will also examine the implications of this model, its connection to historical theories, and explore its potential in collaboration with leading scientists.
From Maxwell's Equations to a Tired Light Model
The speed of light is often associated with the Maxwell's equations, which describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. In the traditional Big Bang model, light is often assumed to have traveled at a constant speed from the beginning of the universe. However, an alternative model has emerged, suggesting that the speed of light has not always been constant. This new perspective proposes that as the universe expands, the speed of light may gradually slow down.
The Sutto Model: Redshift and the Fine Structure Constant
My model, akin to a "tired light" concept, hypothesizes that redshifts in distant galaxies are due to the gradual slowing of light speed as the fine structure constant grows linearly with lookback time. The fine structure constant, denoted as [alpha], is a measure of electromagnetic interaction strength and is crucial in understanding the behavior of light at various scales. According to this model, there comes a point when the speed of light, [c], would drop to approximately [c/137], indicative of a significant decrease in light speed as viewed from our current observational standards.
This model is not without its critics, as it may seem highly improbable. However, supporting data from discrete redshift studies, beginning with Tifft and his pioneering work, offers some validation. Progressing to my own data on Seyfert galaxies and geologic era discontinuities further substantiates this hypothesis.
The Pre-Big Bang Scenario
Looking beyond the traditional Big Bang, this model suggests that before the universe as we know it came into existence, the physical constants, including the gravitational constant [G], and the speed of light [c], had different values. The forces that govern our universe, when they were all in equilibrium (with a ratio of 1 to 1), might have exhibited a different and potentially faster light speed.
As time reversed, light speed would have gradually slowed down, eventually reaching a state where all forces were unified. This unified state is akin to a single enormous photon with [G] approaching infinity, leading to a universal black hole scenario. In this model, the speed of light approaches zero, and gravitational forces become infinitely strong, culminating in a state where there is simply light.
Potential Collaboration and Further Exploration
My model is currently in need of better equations and a collaborative approach to refine the theory. I envision a partnership similar to Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler, where the model can be tested and enhanced through rigorous scientific debate and cooperation. I am open to such collaborations, and if you are a theorist and live in the vicinity of Imperial College London, I would be thrilled to work together.
Summary: I am currently open to relinquishing my self-imposed monopoly on this data and seeking a cooperative partnership. If you are interested in discussing and refining this model, please post a summary or reach out to me.
Note: There are interesting discussions on the speed of light available online by John Barrow, a prominent scientist at Imperial College London.
Key Takeaways:
The speed of light has not always been constant. The fine structure constant may be key to understanding the evolution of light speed. Before the Big Bang, physical constants and light speed could have been significantly different.By delving into these theories, we can gain a deeper understanding of the origins of light and its role in the formation of the universe.