Is it Possible for Light to Travel in a Curve?
Light, as part of all electromagnetic waves, travels through the universe. The concept that spacetime is curved is a misinterpretation of our understanding. In reality, the dimensions of spacetime are altered, not curved as commonly believed.
Matter and Light: Light as Action at a Distance
Matter produces light, and light is often described as action at a distance. The notion of curved spacetime is a fallacy. This idea will be examined and debunked in a future publication titled “Finding Theory of Everything,” set to be shared for knowledge and/or entertainment on April 9, 2023.
Photons and Gravitational Fields
When photons (particles of light) pass through gravitational fields, they follow paths known as geodesics in general relativity. These paths appear curved to us observers due to the gravitational influence. It is important to note that paths are not physical entities but mere illustrations. The appearance of curvature is a result of the mathematical models used to describe physical phenomena.
Spacetime as a Mathematical Construct
According to Einstein, spacetime is a mathematical construct and does not have material properties. This was emphasized in his letters to colleagues, urging them to change how they think and talk about spacetime. It is a metric—a numerical value derived from measurements, used in mathematical equations to make accurate predictions.
The idea of spacetime being literally bent, curved, or warped is a figure of speech. These descriptions are intended to illustrate the effects of gravitational fields on the geometry of object movement. Similar to isobars on weather maps or longitudes and latitudes on a globe, these illustrations are not representations of anything physically real. They are tools used to make predictions and understand how matter and energy interact.
The Fabric of Reality
The concept of the fabric of spacetime can be absurd and misleading. Illustrations of geodesics are drawn with grid lines that create an open weave appearance, leading to this figurative phrase. However, the idea that spacetime itself is a physical entity has deeply permeated our imaginations, making it challenging to accept that it is merely a metric used to describe a mathematical construct.
Understanding that spacetime is not a physical material but a concept helps us appreciate the true nature of how light and other particles interact with gravitational fields. By focusing on the accurate mathematical models and illustrations, we can gain a clearer and more precise understanding of the universe.
For further insights and to enjoy the nuanced understanding of the universe, stay tuned for the upcoming publication by the same author. These are exciting times as our understanding of light and spacetime continues to evolve and deepen.