Photons, neutrinos, electrons and baryons in a unified spinor field theory of relativity

1971 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 403-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. E. Littlewood
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Spinor Field ◽  
Theory Of Relativity

Albert Einstein’s Epistemic Virtues and Vices

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-195
Author(s):  
Vladimir P. Vizgin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
General Relativity ◽  
General Theory ◽  
Special Theory ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Mathematical Aspect ◽  
General Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Special Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Epistemic Virtues ◽  
The Universe

The article is based on the concepts of epistemic virtues and epistemic vices and explores A. Einstein’s contribution to the creation of fundamental physical theories, namely the special theory of relativity and general theory of relativity, as well as to the development of a unified field theory on the basis of the geometric field program, which never led to success. Among the main epistemic virtues that led Einstein to success in the construction of the special theory of relativity are the following: a unique physical intuition based on the method of thought experiment and the need for an experimental justification of space-time concepts; striving for simplicity and elegance of theory; scientific courage, rebelliousness, signifying the readiness to engage in confrontation with scientific conventional dogmas and authorities. In the creation of general theory of relativity, another intellectual virtue was added to these virtues: the belief in the heuristic power of the mathematical aspect of physics. At the same time, he had to overcome his initial underestimation of the H. Minkowski’s four-dimensional concept of space and time, which has manifested in a distinctive flexibility of thinking typical for Einstein in his early years. The creative role of Einstein’s mistakes on the way to general relativity was emphasized. These mistakes were mostly related to the difficulties of harmonizing the mathematical and physical aspects of theory, less so to epistemic vices. The ambivalence of the concept of epistemic virtues, which can be transformed into epistemic vices, is noted. This transformation happened in the second half of Einstein’s life, when he for more than thirty years unsuccessfully tried to build a unified geometric field theory and to find an alternative to quantum mechanics with their probabilistic and Copenhagen interpretation In this case, we can talk about the following epistemic vices: the revaluation of mathematical aspect and underestimation of experimentally – empirical aspect of the theory; adopting the concepts general relativity is based on (continualism, classical causality, geometric nature of fundamental interactions) as fundamental; unprecedented persistence in defending the GFP (geometrical field program), despite its failures, and a certain loss of the flexibility of thinking. A cosmological history that is associated both with the application of GTR (general theory of relativity) to the structure of the Universe, and with the missed possibility of discovering the theory of the expanding Universe is intermediate in relation to Einstein’s epistemic virtues and vices. This opportunity was realized by A.A. Friedmann, who defeated Einstein in the dispute about if the Universe was stationary or nonstationary. In this dispute some of Einstein’s vices were revealed, which Friedman did not have. The connection between epistemic virtues and the methodological principles of physics and also with the “fallibilist” concept of scientific knowledge development has been noted.

Infinite-Momentum Limit of a Spinor Field Theory. II

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 2795-2807 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Flory
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Spinor Field

scholarly journals The foundation of the hyperunified field theory I — Fundamental building block and symmetry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue-Liang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Building Block ◽  
Particle Physics ◽  
Spinor Field ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Entangled State ◽  
Fundamental Symmetry ◽  
Fundamental Building Block ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Type Symmetry

Starting from the motional property of functional field based on the action principle of path integral formulation while proposing maximum coherence motion principle and maximum locally entangled-qubits motion principle as guiding principles, we show that such a functional field as fundamental building block appears naturally as an entangled qubit-spinor field expressed by a locally entangled state of qubits. Its motion brings about the appearance of Minkowski space–time with dimension determined by the motion-correlation [Formula: see text]-spin charge and the emergence of [Formula: see text]-spin/hyperspin symmetry as fundamental symmetry. Intrinsic [Formula: see text]-spin charge displays a periodic feature as the mod 4 qubit number, which enables us to classify all entangled qubit-spinor fields and space–time dimensions into four categories with respect to four [Formula: see text]-spin charges [Formula: see text]. An entangled decaqubit-spinor field in 19-dimensional hyper-space–time is found to be a hyperunified qubit-spinor field which unifies all discovered leptons and quarks and brings on the existence of mirror lepton–quark states. The inhomogeneous hyperspin symmetry [Formula: see text] as hyperunified symmetry in association with inhomogeneous Lorentz-type symmetry [Formula: see text] and global scaling symmetry provides a unified fundamental symmetry. The maximum locally entangled-qubits motion principle is shown to lay the foundation of hyperunified field theory, which enables us to comprehend long-standing questions raised in particle physics and quantum field theory.

Mathematical Models of Spacetime in Contemporary Physics and Essential Issues of the Ontology of Spacetime

1998 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Maciej Gos
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Time Arrow ◽  
Time Singularities ◽  
Time Quantum ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Definition Of

The general theory of relativity and field theory of matter generate an interesting ontology of space-time and, generally, of nature. It is a monistic, anti-atomistic and geometrized ontology — in which the substance is the metric field — to which all physical events are reducible. Such ontology refers to the Cartesian definition of corporeality and to Plato's ontology of nature presented in the Timaeus. This ontology provides a solution to the dispute between Clark and Leibniz on the issue of the ontological independence of space-time from distribution of events. However, mathematical models of space-time in physics do not solve the problem of the difference between time and space dimensions (invariance of equations with regard to the inversion of time arrow). Recent research on space-time singularities and asymmetrical in time quantum theory of gravitation will perhaps allow for the solution of this problem based on the structure of space-time and not merely on thermodynamics.

On the Calculation of Nonlinear Spinor Field Functionals

1971 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 623-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Stumpf
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Spinor Field ◽  
Functional Equations ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Nonlinear Spinor ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Physical Information

Abstract Dynamics of quantum field theory can be formulated by functional equations. To develop a complete functional quantum theory one has to describe the physical information by functional operations only. Such operations have been defined in preceding papers. To apply these operations to physical problems, the corresponding functionals have to be known. Therefore in this paper calculational procedures for functionals are discussed. As high energy phenomena are of interest, the calculational procedures are given for spinor field functionals. Especially a method for the calculation of stationary and Fermion-Fermion scattering functionals is proposed.

State of the field in relation to the conservation, absorption and release of energy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Мизин ◽  
Sergey Mizin
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Albert Einstein ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Physical Field ◽  
Geometrical Approach ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Approach Theory ◽  
Complete Set ◽  
State Of The Field

Review article includes a fairly complete set of evidence for the transition from the axioms of the theory of relativity, Albert Einstein to a generalized theory of quasi-classical physical field as the "continuum": non-geometrical approach to field theory. Please submit evidence of infidelity and the inapplicability approach Theory of Relativity, and then systematically submitted to substitute results of the theory of physical field. Fully justified timeliness and completeness of such a transition.

A generalized field theory - I. Field equations

1977 ◽  
Vol 356 (1687) ◽  
pp. 471-481 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
General Relativity ◽  
Geometrical Structure ◽  
Natural Generalization ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Physical Elements

A field theory representing a natural generalization of the theory of relativity is being constructed by using a tetrad-space. A unique set of field equations exactly equal in number (16) to the unknowns used, and having the same strength as those of general relativity, is obtained. All physical elements of interest are related directly to the members of the geometrical structure.

A nonlocal spinor field theory of matter

1979 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. Hyland
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Spinor Field
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