Dr Javed Jamil Rediscovering the Universe: The Beginning of the Final Revolution Rediscovering the Universe R U : EDISCOVERING THE NIVERSE T B F R HE EGINNING OF THE INAL EVOLUTION By Dr. Javed Jamil MISSION PUBLICATIONS Dr Javed Jamil MISSION PUBLICATIONS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this publication may be reproduced or translated or transmuted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Rediscovering the Universe: The Beginning of the Final Revolution: Part I Author Dr. Javed Jamil Edition First Year of Publication 2004 Publishers Mission publications, 284, A Pocket, Sarita Vihar New Delhi-110076, India Phones: 91-11-29949212, 91-8130340339 E mail [email protected]; [email protected] Rediscovering the Universe To Albert Einstein & David Bohm Dr Javed Jamil Table of Contents 1 Prologue 2 The man behind the book 3 What has been “discovered” so far? 3.1 Special theory of relativity 3.2 General Theory of Relativity 3.3 Mass and Energy 3.4 Quantum Mechanics 3.5 Unification of physics 3.6 Origin of the Universe 3.7 Fundamental Forces and particles 4 Rediscovering the Universe 4.1 Problem of Photon Mass 4.2 The Question of locality in Quantum Mechanics 4.3 Infinities in Einstein’s theory a permanent feature 4.4 Origin of the Universe 5 Functional Implications of the UTR 5.1 Structure of the Universe 5.2 Rotating versus Expanding Universe 5.2.1 Origin of the Universe 5.2.2 Fate of the Universe 6 Philosophical Implications of the UTR 6.1 Role of God 6.2 The UTR and God 6.3 Time 6.3.1 Arrow of Time 6.4 Quantum Mechanics 6.5 Determinism 7 The Ultimate Picture 8 Papers and Books consulted Rediscovering the Universe Prologue This is sheer coincidence, pleasant though, that “Rediscovering the Universe: The Beginning of the Final Revolution” is being published in the hundredth year after the presentation by Einstein of his Special theory of Relativity. It would be in the fitness of things that, in the centenary year, Einstein’s theories and subsequent developments in the fields of physics and cosmology are scrutinised without being unduly overawed by the giant stature of arguably the greatest genius of the twentieth century. The Universal Theory of Relativity presented in this book will be a reminder to the world that there is still a vast scope for novel philosophical ideas in the field of the knowledge of the Universe: Ideas that can remarkably transform our view of the Universe. I do not claim the theory itself is the Final Revolution, but I am supremely confident this will herald what, I hope, will be the final phase of the understanding of the universe. This will ultimately lead to a genuinely decent understanding of the universe--the way it came into existence; the way it functions; and the way it would continue its future journey to its ultimate destination. I do hope the book proves not to be a shot in the dark but a shot in the arm for the development of our knowledge of the world we live in. Though the book critically analyses Einstein’s philosophical ideas in the development of the modern theory of Physics, this has not stopped me from dedicating the book to the great genius. This is my tribute to his immense contribution to knowledge. Theories come and go but the work of those who labour, day and night, to bring forward these theories in their quest for knowledge must always be admired. Einstein was instrumental in giving a philosophical twist to an otherwise dry subject like Physics. The need of the time is to keep thinking, presenting new ideas and trying to come to the best possible conclusions. I am also dedicating the book to another great name in the modern Physics, David Bohm, for whom I have developed a very special respect for reasons that will be obvious to readers only when Dr Javed Jamil they have finished this book. The readers must not however presume that the book supports the idea of the phantasmic world, mooted by Bohm. Readers may notice some reluctance in the initial part of the development of the new theory, named as Universal Theory of Relativity and a steadily growing confidence in the treatment, as the book progresses. This reflects the reluctance I had when I began to formulate my ideas in the form of a theory and subsequent elevation of the level of my confidence, which reached sky high by the time the work finished. One thing is sure though. The universe the way the readers view it before they start reading the book will appear to have undergone a massive transformation by the time they reach its concluding part. From a universe that looks at best a functionless receptacle of numerous functioning constituents, which have hardly any means of fast enough communication between them, it will have become a much more organised, well-connected, state-like system. The universe, as a result, will certainly emerge as much lovelier and livelier than what the modern physicists have shown us so far. I had published the preliminary ideas of the Universal Theory of Relativity about six years ago in a booklet, entitled, “Beyond Einsteinian Limits”. But that was only an initial attempt to put some ideas on record. These ideas had not been corroborated in the way they deserved. The present work will surely go a long way in that direction. I would like to acknowledge the contribution of my friend, Mr. Jalal Umar and my US friend, Ms. Stephanie Crane whose suggestions have been crucial, almost invaluable for this presentation. I find myself at loss of words to thank my wife, Dr. Iffat Masood Javed, my children, Abuzar and Ali, my parents, other family members, relatives and friends for providing me the moral support needed for such an onerous task. Finally, I would also like to express my gratitude to my yet-to-be-born child coinciding with whose progress towards the birth this work too began, advanced and completed its journey. By the time, s/he arrives, God willing, hopefully, this book will also have arrived on the scene. Dr. Javed Jamil September 22, 2004 Rediscovering the Universe The man behind the book Dr. Javed Jamil is a medical doctor by profession. Such has been his grasp on issues related to diverse spheres of life however it is no wonder people often mistakenly consider him to be a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). He is quickly emerging on the international scene as a thinker whose amazing versatility would sooner than later compel the world to appreciate his work and admire the comprehensiveness of his approach in dealing with contemporary issues. He has already propounded several remarkable theses in various fields. Dr. Jamil began by studying medical issues of great social importance like Family welfare and AIDS. He then authored a highly absorbing critique of the current economic ideology being pursued all over the world in a book entitled, “The Devil of Economic Fundamentalism”. He followed it with another remarkable work, “The Killer Sex”. He also authored several books on religious subjects especially on Islam. He has also created a collection of poetry and a novel (both in Urdu) to his credit. Dr Javed Jamil Dr. Jamil has an aggressive style of writing; he marvels in presenting novel, often revolutionary ideas, and does not shy away from challenging the established or dominant trends howsoever popular they are. Some of his remarkable ideas are summed up here. First, he has waged a ruthless war of attrition against what he calls “economic fundamentalism”, which he defines as the ideology that gives predominance to economics over all other spheres of life, without caring for its devastating effects on health, family peace and social order. He says: “Thus, the rise and growth of economic fundamentalism have been, from historical standards, rather rapid taking hardly a few centuries. The think-tank of the world of economic fundamentalism has taken innumerable steps to strengthen their hold. They have sacrificed the goddess of justice before the eyes of the Statue of Liberty. They have transformed through political manoeuvres the state into their estate. They have incessantly and relentlessly been trying to organise a grand farewell for religion. They have captivated the people’s imagination through the media. They have got the attire of society redesigned so that it looks gorgeous and inviting to their eyes. They have industrialised sex, in which they have discovered the hen that always lays golden eggs. They have relocated the entire educational set-up on the Wall Street. They have monopolised the tree of economy whose fruits and shadows are only theirs; others can only admire its beauty from a safe distance. They have taken science and technology as their mistresses who are always keen to offer their glorious best to them. They have nipped all the challenges in the buds by masterminding popular movements. They have lynched the ‘civilisation’, which has been given a new incarnation; and now Bohemians are called civilised. Last but not the least, they have been busy colonising the good earth in the name of globalisation.” To counter the ideology of economic fundamentalism, he has proposed a comprehensive system, which he calls Peace Economics. He proposes that peace must be the ultimate goal of all human efforts, and has three essential constituents: individual’s total health, family peace and social order. Any socio-economic “development” at the cost of any one or all of the three cannot be accepted as real development. All policies should be regulated in accordance with the demands of peace. Second, he argues that unfortunately even health issues have been hijacked by the forces of economic fundamentalism. The family welfare and AIDS control programmes have been designed to protect their interests. He gives the thesis that family welfare programme cannot