Abstract: From "Is Space the Only Substance in the Universe?"

Is Space the Only Substance in the Universe?

The “Nothing but Space” Model: A Simpler New Theory of Space, Time, 

Gravity, Dark Energy, and More

 

This paper is presented in sections, in this and the next 14 posts. 

I welcome your input and discussion.


Ronald P. Hattis

Associate Clinical Professor

Loma Linda University

July 27, 2023


ABSTRACT

A new model of the universe, extrapolating from established science and historical precedents, including the substantivalist views of DesCartes, Newton, and others, resolves some mysteries of physics. In the “Nothing but Space” model, space is the fundamental substance of the universe. It is quantized, and the medium of gravitational and electromagnetic fields. Waves, additions and deletions, and other processes in space produce the properties attributed to matter and energy. Time is a function of motion, and spacetime an unnecessary concept.  Underlying this model, space is known to have physical properties and is expanding. Particles are known to have wave properties, conducted in fields that exist in space. Conceptualizing them as solid bodies is misleading. Problems in current theory that call for new thinking include incompatible quantum and relativity theories, “dark energy” and “dark matter” not satisfactorily explained, and a “standard model” with multiple “fundamental” particles unstable for even a tiny fraction of a second. “Singularities,” points with no dimensions, and infinity are shown to lack physical reality. This model can explain gravitation (space deletion), the Hubble expansion and “dark energy” (space addition), and some aspects of special and general relativity and possibly electromagnetism. “Big Bounce” theory is favored over “Big Bang.” The Hubble equation is speculatively adjusted.  The new concept has implications for mechanical motion, quantum theory, and cosmology. It provides causal mechanisms for aspects of physics that are currently merely described by equations showing mathematical relationships. New ideas in physics from outsiders have been strongly resisted, but may be needed for further progress. This new model might contribute to progress in both theoretical physics and the philosophy of science. 

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