Is it time for an open talk with your parents? Read on…..
Most of us have a specific preference when it comes to sexual arousal and being turned on. As long as it’s safe, sane, and consensual, hey… you do you! But, as we become more open about sexuality and the diverse ways people experience pleasure, it’s natural to start wondering if your preferences and sexual needs are something that is passed down like fear, eye colour or hair type. You might not want to hear it, but your parents are responsible for the way you see and have sex. Well, at least partly. And it seems like there is so much more that comes into play than the dreaded sex talk we all had at one point or another.
There is science behind it, and our friends at LELO are here to explain it.
Turn-ons, kinks, and fetishes – what’s the difference? Before diving into the possibly interesting family discussion, let’s quickly get our definitions straight: ● A turn-on is something that excites you sexually. It could be anything from a cologne scent to a dirty text. ● A kink is a non-conventional sexual interest, like bondage or role play. ● A fetish, however, is typically a more intense and specific need. Often, it’s a need for an object, body part (like feet), or material (like latex), without which arousal is difficult or even impossible.
In short, all fetishes are kinks, but not all kinks are fetishes.
How do fetishes develop over time? You may wonder where fetishes actually come from. A study published in the Journal of Personality highlights that personality traits, like openness to experience, neuroticism, and extraversion, are partially heritable. Since personality plays a huge role in how we approach sex, it’s not a stretch to imagine that certain people might be more genetically inclined to develop unconventional sexual interests. But here’s the kicker: fetishes are rarely the product of one factor. They’re more like a mix of factors, like:
● Biology: Brain chemistry, hormone sensitivity, and neural wiring contribute. ● Psychology: Your experiences and formative moments matter. ● Environment: What you’re exposed to, media, culture, and family attitudes, can all influence sexual development. For example, researcher Samuel Hughes at the University of California identified five stages of fetish development, from childhood exposure to community belonging and sexual practice: ● Childhood: This is when a kink or fetish has been encountered before the age of 10, very often before the concept of a kink or fetish has been realised and before said kink or fetish causes sexual arousal. ● Self-exploration: Between the ages of five and 14, one might seek out certain kinds of erotica whilst learning about their bodies and what they like. ● Introspection: Between the ages of 11 and 14, one realises that they have particular interests and can evaluate how they impact their lives, positively or negatively. ● Community: This phase is about realising that others share the same kinks and fetishes as you, and it happens after age 11. This community is often discovered via the Internet and at events, groups, or conferences after the age of 18. This sense of community usually gives the person a feeling of belonging and allows them to see their kink or fetish in a positive light. ● Outside exploration: This is when a person actively participates and engages in their kink or fetish. This is often being with another person and practicing their preferences.
Are fetishes hereditary? Here’s where things get interesting. Science hasn’t landed on a definitive “yes” or “no” when it comes to whether fetishes are hereditary. At least, not yet. But there are clues suggesting that at least some aspects of our sexual preferences might have biological roots. If you were raised in an environment where certain materials or aesthetics were normalized or eroticized, either openly or subtly, your brain might wire arousal around them. Even pre-conscious experiences can shape sexual arousal pathways. This helps explain why someone might associate arousal with very specific, seemingly random things, like rubber gloves or the sound of heels on tile.
The psychological terrain you grow up in and your unique biology can set the stage. If your parents are open-minded and you’re genuinely curious about family sexual history for the sake of understanding yourself better, having an honest, light-hearted conversation could be enlightening (and oddly bonding).
Asking questions like “Do you think our family tends to be more sexually open?” or “Have you noticed any patterns around desire or relationships in our family?” can be a healthy start. So, the conclusion is no, fetishes aren’t directly passed down like grandma’s porcelain collection. The way we feel about sex is not written in our DNA. What you like in the bedroom and what things about other people turn you on are not ingrained in your brain, nor do they come from your astrology chart.
All those things are learned the same way you learned to speak and walk. We don’t have proof that fetishes are inherited in the way eye colour is, but traits that influence fetishes (like personality and openness) may be. And since sexual preferences are shaped by a mix of biology, experience, and culture, they might feel hereditary even if they aren’t technically passed through genes. At the end of the day, you are unique, just as your kinks and fetishes, so enjoy and celebrate them. The possibilities are endless.
LELO is not just a sex toy brand; it’s a self-care movement aimed at those who know that satisfaction transcends gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. We’re offering the experience of ecstasy without shame, the pleasure of discovering all the wonders of one’s body, thus facilitating our customers with confidence, that leads to a fulfilled intimate life. LELOi AB is the Swedish company behind LELO, where offices extend from Stockholm to San Jose, from Sydney to Shanghai.
Thirteen years ago, the Canadian mint circulated fresh pennies for the very last time.
Back then I looked out the window at my favorite Café , I noticed one of the employees was sweeping the pavement. He had one of those stand-up dust pans in one hand, and a pole-like brush in the other. In the dustpan were wrappers, cigarette butts, and coins. I couldn’t believe it. Yes, it was money! I watched with disgust and dismay as pennies (which were the majority of the money) and nickels and dimes were swept into the waiting dustpan.
Then Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presses the button that stamped the last penny at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg on May 4, 2012.
Brief flashes of light came from the dust as the sunlight reflected off the coins’ surfaces.
The employee was very efficient and obviously had done this before. He walked around to the side of the Café where he emptied his dustpan filled with garbage and the “change” into a larger plastic container. “I can’t believe it!” I said out loud. “Give me a break. How can anyone just throw away change?”
The local Humane Society had a campaign asking for pennies. This was a fundraiser toward building a permanent structure for the stray animals they house, feed and adopt out. While running their campaign a few years ago, they had a large old trailer as their “shelter” and office. The fundraiser “Pennies for Paws” was successful and with the end of the penny it may be difficult to find a replacement. With the news that the government has decided to stop minting pennies, it is even more important and applicable to see the importance of what “small change” can do for others.
Instead of throwing away all those pennies that I felt had no worth, I just put them in a container with a lid and added the label “Pennies for Paws” that I printed off from the Society’s website. I started collecting pennies in January of 2012 when I first heard of the campaign and had filled one coffee container and was working on my second one by June. My father-in-law had one at his house in Hamilton. Somehow soliciting friends and neighbors for pennies isn’t as daunting as asking for donations for other causes but with the end of the penny, charities have seen a downturn in contributions.
A friend of mine only uses paper money to pay for things.
He saves all his change which ranges from pennies up to Toonies. He deposits this money into jars and cans. When his vacation time comes around in August, he has enough money to take his wife and four kids away for much needed “family time.” He has accumulated $1,500-$2,000. Making a habit of saving “change” not only helps with expenses later, but it makes you feel as if you are getting a “bonus” every year from your work.
A few years ago, I parked at the end of the large parking lot of my favorite grocery store and was walking toward the front door. As I neared the entrance, I noticed people going in the store seemed to be streaming to the left or right of the main entrance. I soon saw why. A group of kids in their early 20’s were standing with their backs to the center of the front entrance flipping quarters, dimes and nickels onto the payment. These kids were throwing away all their loose change as if they were playing “Tiddly Winks” or “Beer Pong”. “Are you throwing them away?” I asked as I got closed to this group. I’m sure I sounded upset and looked very bewildered.
“It’s only change man,” the larger kid replied to me unaware of why this would draw attention. I swooped down and picked up two handfuls of coins in front of them.
“This is stupid!” I declared. “Didn’t your parents teach you about the value of money?” As soon as I said it, I realized I sounded just like my parents. The response from the group was shrugs as they walked quietly away unaffected by my actions and questions. I counted the change and it was almost $8.00.
I had another friend several years back that I stopped associating with because his wastefulness upset me so much. One of his worst habits I witnessed was when my wife and I went over to have supper with them. He threw all the supper leftovers into the garbage along with his change he had taken out of his pockets.
I wouldn’t have believed it if I had not personally witnessed this.
He let his kids play with loose change he took out of his pockets and placed on the kitchen table, then at the end of the week, he would take it and any other coins lying around the house on other tables, floor, or on the couch, and throw it into the weekly garbage he put out on the curb. I was so upset. So, I gave him a large jar to fill and would collect it every week showing him the error of his ways, and how much money he had saved. His reply was, “Blair, you are so silly.”
For months, I would visit weekly and collect the jar of money which my friend put his loose change into, tally up the amount, and tell him the total. He didn’t care and didn’t want the change. I would replace the jar and take the filled one to the local Food Bank. They appreciated this very much and bought baby food which they always had a shortage of for the mothers who came on a regular basis.
Eventually, I felt I could no longer be involved with a person so wasteful in his life, and who set such a poor example for his children.
So everyone out there, keep and collect all your unwanted change.
There are many charities that would gladly take it. It is simple to collect with containers left by your front door, on your dresser in the bedroom, by your flat screen, or other places where you spend a lot of your time. You would be helping others, and teaching your children the importance of giving to others. All money, including “change” has value. For the Silo, Blair Yager.
VENTURI SPACE PRESENTS MONA LUNA, THE EUROPEAN LUNAR ROVERMONA LUNA, designed by Sacha Lakic
Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 2025 – Venturi Space unveils MONA LUNA, its 100% European-built lunar rover. Designed to support the ambitions of the European Space Agency and the French CNES, the vehicle will be built at Venturi Space France’s facility in Toulouse. The ultimate aim is to provide Europe with a lunar-capable rover by 2030.
European autonomy in lunar mobility is a major strategic challenge. Venturi Space is helping to make that a reality with MONA LUNA, its upcoming lunar rover designed to meet the needs of ESA and national European space agencies. The vehicle will further Europe’s efforts to achieve technological independence in the field of lunar mobility, enabling it to get ahead of the industrial curve and achieve its space ambitions.
A project led by Venturi Space France Venturi Space France will oversee MONA LUNA’s development and space qualification from its base in Toulouse, coordinating every aspect of the process: onboard electronics, avionics, space-to-ground links, energy management systems, assembly, final integration, and acceptance testing in readiness for space flight. All with one clear objective: to deploy MONA LUNA at the Moon’s South Pole by 2030.
Backed by the ESA and CNES The European Space Agency is supporting Venturi Space’s efforts to design and develop the critical technologies required for a large lunar rover, capable of surviving multiple lunar nights. ESA’s support validates Venturi Space’s approach and highlights its expertise. The project will draw on the experience acquired from the programmes to develop the FLIP and FLEX rovers under a strategic partnership with US-based company Venturi Astrolab, Inc. Venturi Space is currently designing and building the hyper-deformable wheels that will be fitted to those vehicles, along with the associated electrical systems (in Switzerland) and high-performance batteries (in Monaco).
Using technology made in Europe MONA LUNA is designed to be carried into space by the Ariane 6.4 launch system and landed on the Moon’s surface by the European Argonaut lunar lander, while the rover itself will be equipped with a robotic arm to handle scientific instruments and payloads. It will be: – electrically powered, recharging via solar panels, – designed to move autonomously, – equipped with three high-performance batteries, – capable of carrying a wide range of payloads, – designed to survive multiple lunar nights, – capable of a top speed of 20 km/h, – designed to weigh a total of 750 kg.
The rover could also be used in an emergency to carry an astronaut in difficulty, as envisaged by the ESA and CNES in their feasibility studies. A clear commercial purpose MONA LUNA’s maiden mission will focus on purely scientific applications, but future deployments could be organized to meet demand from the European private sector for a variety of purposes, including carrying payloads to the South Pole, exploiting lunar resources (such as helium-3) in situ, or even public outreach campaigns. This approach will help establish a sustainable long-term economic model for the rover, in much the same way as the early development of terrestrial mobility.
Gildo Pastor, President of Venturi Space: “I’m still an explorer, first and foremost. Space is a new frontier, and MONA LUNA is how we are actually going to broach it. Alongside Europe, we aim to build an autonomous lunar exploration capability to meet the scientific, economic, and strategic challenges of tomorrow.”
Dr. Antonio Delfino, Director of Space Affairs at Venturi Space: “Our primary focus is to make ourselves fully available to the ESA and European national space agencies. With MONA LUNA, we aim to deliver major technological breakthroughs that will pave the way for extended lunar mobility.”
NIAGRA FALLS, Ontario (June, 2025) —In Defense of Animals joins concerned organizations and activists in urging the Canadian government to protect the remaining animals at Marineland Canada as the beleaguered park officially announced the sale of its rides. The organization is calling for transfer permits to be denied that would send them to similar substandard facilities where they would continue to be bred and exploited for entertainment.
Shocking new footage captured this month by TideBreakers has exposed many marine animals languishing in rapidly deteriorating tanks as the park is demolished around them, intensifying concerns for their safety and wellbeing.
Marineland has faced widespread scrutiny and multiple investigations for failing to provide adequate care for the animals confined there. Since 2019, 18 belugas, one orca, and one dolphin have died. Dozens of marine and land animals remain trapped in the now for-sale park, including31 belugas, four dolphins, three seals and two sea lions.
Marineland Canada has long been a focus of national and international criticism for its treatment of marine mammals, particularly its population of beluga whales and orca Kiska, who passed away in 2023 after decades in solitary confinement. A series of government investigations, public protests, and evolving legislation have steadily increased pressure on the park to shut down.
For the past couple of years Marineland Canada has been seeking new ownership. Earlier this year, Marineland was permitted to split the park into four parcels to secure mortgages intended to fund the relocation of the marine animals. However, there are no safeguards requiring the animals to be moved to appropriate facilities. One potential destination reportedly under consideration for the belugas is Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China — a facility criticized for its poor conditions and animal exploitation.
Such a transfer would violate both the spirit and intent of Canada’s federal Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203), which prohibits cetacean captivity and breeding.
“The possible permanent closure of Marineland represents a turning point for how we treat animals,” said Hannah Williams, Cetacean Consultant for In Defense of Animals. “However, the government must step in to ensure these animals are properly cared for and prevent permits from being granted that would consign them to somewhere even worse. In Defense of Animals is calling on the Canadian government to ensure all remaining marine mammals at Marineland Canada are transferred to sanctuaries — not another marine park where they will suffer continued exploitation.”
In this TEDx talk, Michael Roach shares a teaching from the oldest printed book in the world—the Diamond Cutter Sutra—which helps us get everything we want in life, and in a way also helps the entire world.
We will be learning an ancient method known as the Four Steps, which can be applied to five different goals: financial independence for the rest of our life; great personal and professional relationships; vibrant health and energy; a clear, happy, and focused mind—and most importantly, how we can use all these to find out why we came into this world, and how we can live a life of great purpose and meaning.
Geshe Michael Roach is a Princeton University graduate who spent 25 years in a Tibetan monastery and is the first American to be awarded the degree of Geshe, or Master of Buddhism. He utilized his monastery training to help build a major New York corporation which reached $250 million usd in annual sales, and was sold to super-investor Warren Buffett in 2009.
Michael used a large portion of his business profits, and support from companies like Hewlett Packard, to found a 25-year effort to train and pay Tibetan refugees to input thousands of their endangered ancient books and make them available online for free.
We are not affiliated to Michael Roach in anyway. We are helping to spread his message to make this world a better place. Please share with your friends if you find this helpful.
The Diamond Sutra – printed May 11 AD 868 “The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion” A new translation In English by Alex Johnson Read by Chris Johnys.
Vintage mid-century modern homes are as popular today as they were when built in the 1950s and ’60s. Arts & Architecture magazine’s post-war Case Study Houses, for example, rarely come up for sale, and when they do, are usually snapped up by aficionados almost as quickly as the listing goes into print. Case Study House #16 is now for sale and priced at $5.4 million usd/ $7.4 million cad.
When World War II ended and the American troops were returning home, it was the start of the baby boom and a monumental housing shortage. Well-known architects in the country were asked to design simple, affordable homes that could be built en masse.
The magazine Arts & Architecture put out a challenge to architects that included Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood and Ray Eames. The Case Study Houses were numbered 1 through 28, and two apartments were included. They were built from 1945 sporadically through 1966. Thirteen were never built, and from the ones that were, at least three were later demolished. A couple of them have been renovated rather than restored, and the rest are lived in and cared for today.
NUMBER 16
Number 16 was the first of three Case Study Houses designed by Craig Ellwood. Completed in 1953 in Bel Air, the house was innovative in its use of exposed steel-structural framing and floor-to-ceiling glass walls to optimize the views and open to the grounds, making it feel twice the size.
Ellwood was actually an engineer rather than an architect, and placed a lot of emphasis on the stability of the structure using steel, glass, and concrete built on a slab. The 1,664-square-foot home with two bedrooms and two baths is just as contemporary today as when it was built. The living room has a dramatic stone fireplace set into the glass wall that extends beyond it into a terraced area. Set into mature landscaping, the house appears to rest on a cushion of greenery.
The historic Case Study House #16 is for sale in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California. Priced at $5.4 million usd/ $7.4 million cad, the listing agent is Veronika Sznajder with Crosby Doe Associates. For the Silo, Bob Walsh/ toptenrealestatedeals.com
Summer, and thus driving season, is currently in full swing for much of Canada. Most of us that have them are trying to drive our classics every chance we get. Here are some vital reminders to heed if your vintage ride gets called up into everyday action.
Where I live is currently in the beautiful pocket of time where the mornings are cool yet bright and the sun only really gets hot in the middle of the afternoon. All of my cars love this weather, and I love driving just that little bit more. So I’m trying to drive as much as I can, and if you are doing the same, here are a handful of reminders for the times your vintage ride gets called up into more routine service.
Before we dive in though, it’s worth mentioning that old cars were once new cars. Someone drove and treated my Chevrolet Corvair the way I currently behave while behind the wheel of my wife’s Jeep Renegade—a daily driver. Traffic 30, 40, or even 90 years ago was radically different than traffic today, and many of our common-sense habits have shifted meaning to the point that what makes total sense for you in your old car will look insane to a common road user. While old cars require an additional amount of care and attention to be used regularly, driving your car is the best thing you can do for it. Don’t be scared of using the car exactly how it was intended.
Old cars have old brakes
Fresh wheel bearings and drums made for a big improvement in drivability and safety on my Model A Ford.Kyle Smith
It’s easy to get lured into driving like those around you, but be careful. Without notice, you’ll find yourself tailgating at the same distance as the modern cars, and when that line of cars taps the brakes, suddenly the concept of 5-mph bumpers doesn’t seem so comical.
Vintage brakes can be made to work very well with a bit of care and attention, but even I have to admit vintage designs and materials just cannot compare to modern brakes—that is before even mentioning driver assist systems like anti-lock braking or emergency braking. Give yourself plenty of room.
Check your fluids often
Kyle Smith
Modern cars have spoiled us with the ability to drive thousands of miles without opening the hood. Regardless of how you feel about the separation between driver and mechanic over time, driving your vintage car on more than just a couple weekends a month requires staying on top of topping of fluids.
Old engines can and often do consume oil at a rate much higher than modern engines. Add in even just a small leak and suddenly the bottom of the dipstick is bone dry and before long, so is the oil pickup. Engine oil also helps cool an engine, so keeping oil topped up helps for multiple reasons beyond just proper lubrication. Also keep an eye on brake fluid and coolant.
Modern car gauges are “normalized,” meaning that they often will be basically stationary while driving despite slight fluctuation in the pressures, temperatures, and levels they monitor. On older cars, a coolant temp gauge might rise slightly when caught at a long stoplight, but it might not actually be a cause for concern. Most automotive engines operate best when coolant temps are between 180 and 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Modern gauges will be stationary for that entire range, but an old-school mechanical gauge will transmit everything. This means coolant temp could drop slightly when you turn on the heater, or increase some with long periods of idling or while an air conditioner is cycling.
Make your escape plans
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Even in great condition, aging cars can and do break down. Think through what common failures might occur with your car and formulate a plan for how you will handle the situation. This can mean packing a tool kit, re-upping your roadside assistance membership, or choosing routes and times of day that will help ensure you have a smooth trip. Some vintage cars will have zero trouble in modern traffic, but if yours tends to overheat or get cranky sitting still, make sure that you scout an escape route, should you get snarled in traffic. Being stuck on the side of the road is infinitely better than being stuck in the middle of the road. Trust me. There are a few roads around town that I avoid in my vintage cars due to the lack of shoulder or safe place to veer off. Paranoid? Maybe a little, but I don’t want to get hit while sitting on the side of the road.
Be aware of your tires
Andrew Ganz
Modern tires are downright amazing and often go underappreciated. Since vintage cars get less mileage than their modern counterparts, a lot more people are willing to drive on older or poor-condition tires, sometimes out of pure ignorance or from lack of inspection. Tread depth and age are big considerations, but if you’re running modern reproductions of older tire designs, there is also the way those tires handle water. Siping and water control have a huge impact on handling and braking. You might have brand-new tires, but if the design is 50 years old, they are going to handle that way. Again, not a bad thing, but something to adjust to. For the Silo, Kyle Smith.
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As Canada braces for another scorching summer with record-breaking temperatures, there’s one burning question on many couples’ minds: how do you keep the spark alive when it’s already too hot to move?
Our friends at LELO, the world’s leading intimate wellness brand, has just released a timely and refreshingly practical guide: “Guide to Sex During the Canadian Heatwave” – featuring ten clever tips to turn sweltering weather into an opportunity for sensual exploration.
When the temperatures rise, so does the passion, but getting hot and sweaty in the middle of a heatwave isn’t always as fun as it sounds. Sticky sheets, dehydration, and exhaustion can all dampen your steamy plans. But fear not! LELO has the ultimate 10 step guide to keeping things sizzling without overheating.
Location, Location, Location Forget the bedroom; heatwaves call for creative cool-down solutions. Try the bathroom floor (hello, cool tiles), the kitchen counter (refreshing and thrilling), or even a shaded outdoor area if privacy allows. If you have air conditioning, position yourselves strategically for maximum airflow.
Time It Right The sun isn’t your best friend when it comes to high-energy activities. Opt for early mornings or late nights when the temperature dips, giving you a more comfortable setting to let loose.
Keep It Cool – Literally Turn your pleasure into a cooling experience. Ice cubes, chilled massage oils, and refrigerated sex toys can heighten sensation while keeping things refreshingly cool. A strategically placed fan can also provide a light breeze that intensifies every touch.
Dress (or Undress) Smart Silky, breathable fabrics or nothing at all are the way to go. Lightweight lingerie, or even just a damp towel under you, can prevent that sticky, uncomfortable feeling that heatwaves bring.
Hydration is Sexy Sweat is inevitable, so keep a bottle of cold water nearby. Not only will this keep you both refreshed, but a little playful ice cube action on each other’s bodies can add an erotic twist to your session.
Adjust Your Pace Heat can make vigorous sessions feel draining. Go for slow, sensual movements, incorporating tantric techniques to build deeper intimacy without exerting too much energy.
Shower Together Take advantage of a cool or lukewarm shower as part of foreplay or even the main event. Water play can be an erotic and effective way to beat the heat while staying connected.
Change Up Your Love Making Positions Some positions create more body heat than others. Try ones that minimize full-body contact, like doggy style or spooning variations, to keep things hot while staying cool.
Say Yes To Sensory Play Heatwaves are the perfect excuse to explore sensory play. Ice cubes on the skin, cooling gels, or even minty lubricants can create exciting temperature contrasts that heighten pleasure without overheating. Consider incorporating sex toys with added cooling lubricant to elevate the experience.
Try Mutual Stimulation If full-body contact feels too overwhelming in the heat, mutual masturbation is a fantastic alternative. You can still share an intimate, erotic experience while keeping some personal space. A heatwave doesn’t have to put a stop to your sex life – it’s just an opportunity to explore new ways to keep things cool and exciting. With the right mindset (and maybe a few ice cubes), you can turn up the heat in all the best ways without breaking a sweat. Stay cool, stay playful, and let summer lovin’ take on a whole new meaning.
LELO is not just a sex toy brand; it’s a self-care movement aimed at those who know that satisfaction transcends gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. We’re offering the experience of ecstasy without shame, the pleasure of discovering all the wonders of one’s body, thus facilitating our customers with confidence, that leads to a fulfilled intimate life. LELOi AB is the Swedish company behind LELO, where offices extend from Stockholm to San Jose, from Sydney to Shanghai.
It may be hard for you to believe, but a very passionate group of game players are still contesting video game records, new and old, and vying to become champion in their particular game of skill in order to be immortalized in the on-line video game record bible “Twin Galaxies”.
Go check it out.
Maybe it’s time to limber up those fingers and go for the record. Every great wrestling match is predicated on a simple concept that holds for the ages: A ‘babyface’ (good guy’) with a seemingly overwhelming challenge vs. a ‘heel’ (bad guy), who has the cards stacked, usually unfairly, in his favor. As humans, we have an innate need to create an emotional investment in our favorite character, which in turn makes the outcome of the contest be something that we care about seeing.
That tried and true formula is fully rendered in a great documentary that I regularly watch called “The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters”. Instead of wrestlers though, we’re dealing with elite-level, arcade-version Donkey Kong players facing off for the world record. As well, and unlike a wrestling match, our outcome is not predetermined and this reality adds oh-so deliciously to the drama as it unfolds.
Now, bring in the chief combatants in our story: social pushover Steve Wiebe, a stuck in second place, life-long loser that just can’t seem to get a break in life vs. chicken-wing sauce kingpin Billy Mitchell; he of the hypnotizing mullet and Charlie Sheen-type zeal.
Here we’ve got classic good guy vs. bad guy at its finest!
Watch how Wiebe finds great difficulty becoming accepted into the ranks of high level players even though his skill and scores are right up there with the best of the best. Billy Mitchell and his team of disciples manage to cheapen and disrespect Wiebe throughout, holding him back, and in turn making the viewer desperate for a little ass-kicking payback. Can Wiebe come through? The answer will surprise you. The climax is better than any made for Hollywood movie, and will keep you on the edge of your seats.
It doesn’t matter if you like video games or not, the emotional pull of this story cannot be denied, and I guarantee that you will dig it. “King of Kong” gets my five silo rating. There’s the full movie up above but the DVD has some great extras that get right to the root of some true video game nerd-dom. For the Silo, John McIntosh.
How well will you be spotted at sea by other ships, in rough and nasty weather? As Rolly Tasker Sails are making sails for some of the world’s most ardent ocean sailors, this was a natural question to ask. Three highly experienced ocean adventurers give a unique insight into their thoughts on orange sails. The one thing they have in common? Serious ocean sailing and sails by Rolly Tasker Sails!
André Freibote: North Sea and Atlantic
André Freibote from Germany is sailing a Beneteau Oceanis 473 out of Bremerhaven on professional offshore sail training trips across the North Sea and out into the North Atlantic Ocean – in fact, he very nearly met up with Eric Aanderaa in Iceland in the 2024 summer! See his website “Segelpartner Nordsee” for more information on his cruising schedule and how you can join (in German language).
Eric Aanderaa: North Atlantic Ocean
Eric of course also offered his thoughts and needs no further introduction other than himself being Mr. No Bullshit Just Sailing. The crazy guy from Norway who sails from Haugesund out into the northern ocean no matter the weather or the season, on his Contessa 35, becoming a YouTube sailing star in the process.
Pat Lawless: on Golden Globe Race
The vastly experienced professional seaman and sailor Pat Lawless from Ireland, who is currently preparing his Saltram Saga 36 to compete, for the second time, in the non-stop, single-handed around-the-world retro “Golden Globe” race (GGR) that will start in 2026. Needless to say, he will again put his trust into Rolly Tasker Sails. Find out more about Pat on his website.
So, are sails in bright orange a good idea to increase visibility of your boat? We know that many storm sails are made in orange for this reason, but what about your standard sails?
“Orange colours stand out from sea and sky far away. It will definitely make it easier for other traffic to spot you. It will also make it much easier to find you in a distress situation”, says Eric. “In all cases orange is the most visible colour of them all, I believe.” Pat is yet looking at colour choices for his new sails for the GGR: “I have been thinking about safety orange sails for a while. The Notice of Race for the Golden Globe Race says all the sails have to be the same colour with safety yellow or orange at the top of the mainsail. That means that all the sails can be safety orange or yellow. I know from using an orange storm jib and having a bright orange spray dodger that it’s easy on the eyes. Probably better than White. Am I brave enough to go all orange sails?” Finally, André is quite clear on the subject: “The situation will arise when you just can’t be orange enough at sea!”
And this despite AIS and radar?
“AIS is actually clear in the information, giving name, call sign, course, speed and so on. However, if a sailing yacht is detected by radar in poor visibility, the lookout on a commercial vessel should be diligent. Here on the North Sea, we have already received radio messages along the lines of: “Fantastic, how well we can see you, sailing yacht Polaris!” It is imperative, so it seems, to be seen by eye and not only rely on radar or AIS, although all commercial ships and some fishing vessels receive and send AIS signals and rely mostly on AIS and radar for their lookout. However, visual contact also is extremely important.
Pat confirms this: “In the Golden Globe Race we don’t have a plotter or other modern equipment. We do have an AIS transmitter, and active radar reflector. Any ships I spoke to while at sea all said that they saw me a long way off, no problem.”
Would you have the entire sail in orange or just a patch or the top part?
Eric says: “I like to have at least the top part orange, as its the highest point on the boat, letting the sails easily be spotted in between big wavetops.”
André: “The upper area of the mainsail and all the sails on the cutter stay are completely orange. Since the cutter stay is on a furling system, the UV protection of the sails is also in orange to ensure better visibility even when furled.”
What about other parts of the boat?
Eric: “I have painted the sides of the rooftop in orange, changed my blue sprayhood to orange and changed the cutter sail-bag to orange. This way the boat will be much more visible.”
Pat also plans to brighten up his boat in a similar way: “In storms the hull is so important. I will put an orange stripe over the white about 150mm just under the gunnel and the same on the top of the cabin sides. This should stand out with the white underneath it. I had about 3sq meters of safety orange on the deck in the GGR 2022. This will be freshened up when I apply the stripes. Apart from that, the Saltram Saga 36 is a good dry boat. I don’t use dodgers on the lifelines. In the Southern Ocean they are wind pollution in the wrong place and sometimes block areas of sight. My spray dodger will be safety orange. But in storms, it will be folded down.”
André, on the other hand, seems happy for now with his orange sails: “At the moment I am not planning to change any other parts on board to orange. However, I could see my lazy bag for the mainsail in orange.”
Will orange sails, sprayhoods or dodgers not be too bright on the eyes in fair weather and sunshine?
Eric has taken this potential problem into account: “The sails in orange are not quite as intense as the bright signal colour painted on deck. Still, the sails will be visible from far away.” André believes that this will not be an issue at all: “Never too bright!”
How Orange Will You Be?
How orange would you dress up your boat for ocean sailing or offshore passages? Pat is still in the decision-making process: “My quandary is mainly about the colour of the sails. I need to make a decision early in 2025. While sailing in the longest, loneliest, sporting event in the world, I need to be seen as easy as possible. The sails are the biggest area of the boat most of the time.” But will he really have all sails completely in orange? At Rolly Tasker Sails, we offer suitable sail-cloth in “Storm Orange”. However, if you want to go for specific types of sail fabric, the solution will probably come down to having orange sail tops or patches.
The View From the Bridge
It’s always good to see also the other perspective, so we spoke to a commercial Captain, Master Mariner Reemt Remmers, about visibility of yachts at sea. He fully confirms the fact that orange sails are a true safety factor for yachts at sea, especially in rough weather with limited visibility. Which is when, according to him, there will often be an extra lookout on the bridge.
Orange, AIS and Radar
Orange, incidentally, is also the signal colour for ship’s lifeboats. Obviously not without reason. And if a ship’s officer from the bridge spots an orange object somewhere out there, this officer will then instantly be on full alert. AIS, on the other hand, is just as important. There will be times in ship’s routine when only one officer will be on the bridge who will rely on AIS and radar. Obviously, also at night, these technologies are essential to remain visible.
Between these two, Reemt Remmers also confirms that yachts are often easier to spot and identify on AIS rather than by radar. In heavy seas especially, the radar signal response from a yacht can be quite weak and might not be noticed by the watch-keeping officer. An AIS signal, on the other hand, will be clearly seen and also contains all essential information about the type of boat and her movements in a clear and precise way. For the Silo, Sven Cornelius.
Inuit artist Shuvinai Ashoona, recently received the King Charles Award III Coronation Medal for her long-standing contributions to the arts, which has brought international attention to Canada’s northern landscapes and contemporary Inuit art.
She is the first Inuit artist from West Baffin Cooperative to receive the prestigious award, and adds to her international acclaim as one of Canada’s preeminent visual artists. She previously was awarded a Governor General Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2024 and the prestigious Gershon Iskowitz Prize in 2018
West Baffin Cooperative. Established in 1959.
“It’s something like a strange thing to get an award from the King of England,” said Shuvinai Ashoona, who works from her home studio in Kinngait, Nunavut. “He probably hasn’t seen my drawings, but I hope that someday, he’ll get to know what my art is all about.”
Photo: William Ritchie
Never content to follow rules and expectations, Ashoona’s unconventional artistic vision has successfully challenged and revolutionized how the public perceives Inuit art and contemporary Indigenous art more generally, helping to create a new space for expression and artistic freedom.
SHUVINAI ASHOONA UNTITLED,2009 Graphite,Coloured Pencil 56 x 76 cm
Her artwork has been showcased across Canada and around the world including at the National Gallery of Canada, the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, and the 59th International Art Exhibition, also known as the Venice Biennale. In September 2025, Ashoona’s artwork will be featured in Brazil at the 36th São Paulo Biennial. For the Silo, Paul Clarke.
Topanga Canyon is one of LA’s most unique neighborhoods. Nestled in the Santa Monica mountains, the tight-knit community is known for its spectacular nature and Bohemian vibes. During the 1960s and 70s, the neighborhood was a haven for rock stars, including Canada’s own Neil Young and Joni Mitchell along with Jim Morrison, several members of The Eagles, and even country legend Linda Ronstadt among its talented residents. R&B superstar Marvin Gaye described Topanga as “a place where I can create my masterpiece,” and numerous artists agreed. Local venue The Topanga Corral hosted some of the all-time greats and inspired The Doors’ hit “Roadhouse Blues.” Simultaneously accessible and remote, the region remains a sanctuary for artists of all kinds.
The opportunity to own a piece of this special neighborhood presents itself with the listing of Topanga Canyon’s “Egg House” for $4.995 million usd/ $6.790 million cad. This sculptural masterpiece of brutalism and organic design proudly sits at 225 Powderhorn Ranch Road.
Designed and built by artist couple Chad Hagerman and Allison Ochmanek of Rascal Makers, the home is inspired by the concept of the embryo – the origin of life, potential, and transformation. Combining brutalist architecture with organic materials, the bespoke home offers a serene aesthetic with touches of Japanese minimalism. The home is a true statement piece, with handcrafted plaster walls, stone floors, artisan fixtures, and thoughtful details throughout. With four beds and five baths, the stunning home offers 3,350 square feet of living space.
A Silo Travel spotlight. The Art of Escape: Inside the Enduring Miami Beach Property Where Vintage Glamour Meets Contemporary Luxury
Those looking for a SoFlo escape exuding art, culture and timeless sophistication need look no further than the National Hotel Miami Beach, where the city’s vintage glamour meets contemporary coastal luxury. Perfectly situated in South Beach’s iconic Art Deco district, this adults-only, pet-friendly, oceanfront retreat offers a distinctly cinematic experience—from its sweeping palm-lined pathways to Miami Beach’s longest infinity-edge pool.
Whether unwinding in a newly redesigned ocean view suite or indulging in craft martinis and natural wines at the hotel’s Spanish tapas restaurant, Mareva1939, guests are immersed in a sensory celebration of both past and present. It’s the quintessential backdrop for a Miami Beach escape—and the perfect setting for a candid, deep-dive conversation with Stephane Mercier, Managing Director at The National Hotel Miami Beach, who shares insight into what makes the National Hotel such a standout destination.
MK: The National Hotel is known for its strong commitment to art. Can you describe the philosophy behind incorporating artwork into the guest experience—both in the copious common spaces and guestrooms and suites?
SM: The National’s philosophy behind incorporating artwork into the guest experience is deeply rooted in its iconic Miami Beach Art Deco hotel identity. We want guests to feel immersed in a unique, sophisticated revival of a golden age of Miami Beach, while enjoying contemporary hospitality. Designed by renowned architect Roy France, credited with creating the Miami Beach skyline with his string of Art Deco and streamlined towers, the hotel remains a testament to his visionary work.
Though renovated to offer the modern, yet sophisticated, classic look and feel experienced by guests today, the hotel continues to stay true to France’s philosophy and artful design. Signature architectural elements, including corner windows, original terrazzo floors, chrome wall sconces and era-inspired details, preserve the National Hotel’s timeless elegance, seamlessly blending classic style with contemporary luxury.
MK: What about the property gives it overarching appeal in the luxury travel sector?
SM: The National Hotel is one of the few South Beach properties that remains true to the iconic Art Deco era, preserving its timeless elegance and charm, and is the only beachfront, adults-only hotel in the destination, promising an elevated experience for a discerning set of travelers. Guests can be assured that the amenities and atmosphere onsite cater to adults that value culture, history and curated experiences. Since its opening in the 1940s, Bar 1939 has embodied the hotel’s rich history, capturing the glamour and sophistication of the period. This luxurious open space features suede lounge chairs, copper cobras emerging from side tables, flooring embedded with hundreds of shiny coins and a grand piano. Guests and locals alike can enjoy our vibrant cultural happenings onsite, including live music on Saturdays, seasonal highlights—including holiday celebrations and New Year’s—and musical collaborations like the Musimelange chamber music series, occurring now through May 19. Solidifying the vintage feel of the Art Deco era is the show-stopping bar, a monumental slab of ornately carved hardwood flanked by elaborate stools.
While design throughout the hotel pays homage to the property’s history, the exclusive Artist Collection Suite embodies the uniqueness found at the National Hotel Miami Beach. Designed by world-renowned artist Elizabeth Fatone, the accommodation features one-of-a-kind, hand-painted murals and Art Deco-inspired furnishings, celebrating the artistic spirit and distinctive character that define the unique experience at the hotel.
MK: How do the art pieces showcased at the hotel enhance the overall ambiance and storytelling of the property? SM: The hotel’s carefully curated pieces do more than enhance décor, they immerse guests in the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era. From the grand Bar 1939, with its carved hardwood bar and vintage-inspired furnishings, to the Artist Collection Suites featuring the aforementioned Elizabeth Fatone and Renoma Suite, every detail tells a story. Upon arrival, guests can find a sculpture by Carole Feuerman at the property’s entrance, colorful murals by the pool and revolving art present across the hotel throughout the year. Each artistic touch reinforces the hotel’s rich history, ensuring a seamless blend of past and present. MK: How does the property’s distinctive style, both in architecture and décor, influence the guest experience? SM: The National Hotel’s Art Deco architecture and décor offer a modernized tribute to the classic Miami Beach style. Miami Beach holds the appeal of having an artful combination of heritage and modernity. Art Deco hotels sprung forth from this intrigue and the National Hotel Miami Beach has solidified its place in the region’s history by achieving, and long maintaining, a sense of artful timelessness with modern appeal. On a year-round rotating basis, local and famed artist showcases or classics can be found in the hotel’s lobby, restaurants and additional common spaces. The hotel also works with local art and design communities to support and be included in Art Deco history tours. This seamless fusion of history, artistry and elegance not only enhances the ambiance, but also invites guests to become part of the hotel’s timeless legacy. MK: Are there any architectural elements or décor pieces that are original to the hotel? SM: The hotel has maintained its traditional foundation including corner windows, original terrazzo floors, chrome wall sconces and preserved the original check-in desk that is now on display for guests to enjoy during their stay. In front of the long pool, guests can see the mosaic Girl With The White Glove and the Compass, two pieces exclusive to the property. MK: The National Hotel has a fascinating and storied history. Can you share some of the most intriguing or lesser-known anecdotes about its past? SM: Since its inception, the hotel has drawn sun-loving socialites and celebrities, from the glamorous 1950s crowd, to the South Beach revivalists of the 1970s, to modern-day travelers looking for a boutique, sophisticated stay along the beach. Designed by Roy France, the National Hotel’s timeless Art Deco style and its striking 14-story tower are a testament to his influence in shaping the Miami Beach skyline. A Midwest native, France relocated to Miami Beach after a trip to Florida with his wife in 1931. The hotel remains true to France’s vision, maintaining its Art Deco charm while seamlessly integrating modern style and elevated amenities, services and culinary highlights. MK: Can you describe the unique features and amenities of the ocean-view and other premium-level suites at the National Hotel? SM: Ranging from the city vie rooms to our penthouse suite, guests can find roomy accommodations and relaxed luxe amenities with stunning views of the blue ocean and our infinity pool. Favorite features in our upper room categories include radios, slippers and a robe beginning in our cabana rooms and suites; balconies in our Cabana rooms; bold, fun murals in our Artist Collection Suites designed by Elizabeth Fatone; and the tri-level space of our Penthouse Suite.
MK: The property’s Mareva1939 on-site restaurant has become a standout feature of the National Hotel. What inspired its culinary concept and name? SM: Mareva1939, the National Hotel’s signature, award-winning Spanish tapas-style restaurant, was inspired by the year the hotel began welcoming guests. The restaurant’s culinary concept was designed to take guests through a gastronomic journey to Spain, offering a curated menu that blends traditional dishes with a modern, locally driven Miami Beach twist. The family-style menu encourages a convivial atmosphere, keeping the Spanish culture alive by inviting guests to connect around the table. To elevate the meal, the restaurant offers an extensive selection of organic, natural wines and handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully paired to enhance the flavors of each dish. The creative culinary team ensures that dining remains exciting year-round with seasonal menus for holidays, local events and the hotel’s participation in Miami’s celebrated Miami Spice program. As an extension of Mareva1939, the Martini Bar takes guests back to the hotel’s opening era with original 1939 design elements, a specialty cocktail menu and live music over the weekends, offering an intimate and elevated space for unwinding. MK: How does the menu reflect—or complement—the hotel’s overall brand and history? SM: The culinary experience at Mareva1939 takes inspiration from the hotel’s artistic history in the plating and ingredients from the coastal setting, infusing Spanish traditions and tropical influences. MK: The property features bars reminiscent of a speakeasy that are a draw for guests and even city locals. To what do you attribute the appeal? SM: Their nostalgic charm and intimate ambiance, which transport guests and locals into this Art Deco era. The rich, vintage design elements paired with expertly crafted cocktails create a sophisticated setting that encourages relaxation and socialization. The hotel’s Bar 1939 and Martini Bar offer classic 1930s-era cocktails alongside modern drink options in a refined setting, with live music on Saturdays. The intimate nature of these bars, combined with their elevated atmosphere, makes them not just a place to enjoy a drink, but an immersive experience that draws both guests and locals looking for a unique, upscale night out. MK: What are some of the other standout amenities that set the National Hotel apart from other luxury properties in Miami Beach? SM: The National is adults-only, creating an intimate escape for couples, groups, friends and diners seeking a quieter, more sophisticated experience. The hotel is also pet-friendly and offers amenities for furry friends, so travelers can enjoy their Miami Beach getaway together with their pups. MK: The expansive pool is a defining feature of the hotel. Can you share more about its design and guest appeal? SM: The National Hotel’s expansive infinity pool is a standout feature that perfectly complements the hotel’s sophisticated, adults-only atmosphere. Stretching 205 feet, the longest infinity pool in the area offers guests a space to relax and take in breathtaking views, with a design that complements the hotel’s chic Art Deco style, creating a luxurious and serene environment to soak up the year-round sunny weather. Guests can unwind in the comfort of a poolside cabana or lounger, taking full advantage of the idyllic coastal setting. The Aqua Bar & Grill enhances the experience by offering delicious poolside bites and drinks, allowing guests to stay refreshed without leaving the water’s edge. Just steps away, guests can access a prime bit of Miami Beach shoreline. MK: How does the property balance its legacy as a historic landmark with vintage charm with the needs of modern travelers, and what technology helps facilitate the guest experience? SM: The hotel incorporates convenient technology solutions to deliver an elevated guest experience, such as providing QR codes on the beach to order food & beverages, Smart TVs in all the rooms, an elevated new fitness center and Apple Pay at all outlets. MK: As the National Hotel continues to evolve, what future plans or updates can guests look forward to? SM: The National continues to evolve and adapt its offerings while hosting anticipated annual events among some of Miami Beach’s most vibrant happenings, like South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Swim Week and Art Basel. Guests can continue to spend these exciting occasions at The National, while looking forward to continuous and more experiential events and activations that speak to the history of the hotel and the story of The National. MK: How do you see the hotel’s role in the Miami Beach hospitality scene developing in the coming years? SM: As an original Art Deco hotel and mainstay of the city’s cultural landscape, The National will continue to embody the classic Miami Beach experience merged with an independent approach, adults-only atmosphere and arts-focused cultural calendar. Guests know to expect an intimate hospitality experience marked by authentic, historic features not found in newer developments. MK: Are there any famous guests or notable events in the hotel’s history that stand out as particularly memorable? SM: Mariah Carey performed at The National during the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. Another legendary artist, Whitney Houston, filmed her ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ music video onsite. The hotel has also played host to international artists during Art Basel each year. As Mercier reminds us, the magic of the National Hotel Miami Beach lies in its ability to blend nostalgia and novelty, creating a stay that’s both storied and stylish. Whether it’s lounging by the shimmering infinity pool, savoring curated culinary experiences, or exploring the pulse of South Beach just steps away, every element is designed to transport guests to a timeless version of Miami. For travelers seeking both serenity and sophistication in the heart of the city’s most iconic neighborhood, the National remains an unforgettable destination—elegantly redefined.
Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand strategist and analyst who reports on cultural shifts and trends as well as noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers and innovators across all categories, both B2C and B2B. This includes field experts and thought leaders, brands, products, services, destinations and events. As Founder, Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee is a prolific business, lifestyle, travel, dining and leisure industry voice of authority and tastemaker. She keeps her finger on the pulse of the marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points, from the affordable to the extreme. Her work reaches multi-millions worldwide via broadcast TV (her own shows and copious others on which she appears) as well as a myriad of print and online publications. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com / Instagram www.Instagram.com/MerileeKern / Twitter www.Twitter.com/MerileeKern / Facebook www.Facebook.com/MerileeKernOfficial / LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.
***Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s) and/or service(s) detailed above may have been provided or arranged at no cost to accommodate if this is review editorial, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.***
Why are so many people still struggling with brain fog, chronic fatigue, low energy, impaired memory, diminished focus, high stress and ADHD symptoms—even despite years of trying treatments for many? Neurotologist Dr. Kendal Stewart believes it’s because we’re too often treating symptoms, not causes. He’s spent the last 25 years addressing that with science-backed ways to help people at every age improve how they feel and function, both immediately and long-term. As an authority in everyday brain health, Dr. Kendal Stewart helps individuals optimize focus, memory, resilience and other brain health concerns by transforming complex neurological science into simple, actionable lifestyle-based strategies.
Dr. Stewart has spoken at length and has written many editorials to discuss real-world habits, tactics and solutions to reduce brain fog, feel more energized, support focus, maintain emotional balance, and preserve cognitive health as one ages. A variety of related topics that include:
What brain fog, anxiety, and immune dysfunction have in common—and how to address all three holistically
Fueling your brain and immune system based on your unique DNA
Actionable daily habits to support brain and immune system health
How your genetics dictate your brain & immune health–and how to decode it
Why the future of medicine is personalized and already here
What are neuroimmune disorders, and why are we seeing a rise in conditions like chronic pain?
How genetic testing removes guesswork in treating complex neurological conditions
Hope for the undiagnosed: Dr. Stewart’s approach to finding the ‘source’ when other treatments fail
Why we’re still getting brain fog wrong—and what to do instead
A neurotologist’s take on impaired memory, focus, stress and fatigue: stop treating just the symptoms
Easy ways to support your brain & immune system every day
Does your DNA hold the key to focus, energy & emotional balance?
Genetics meets neuroscience for personalized brain health
What distinguishes Dr. Stewart?
Medical Maverick: One of the few specialists bridging neurotology (brain-ear balance) and neuroimmune genetics to treat complex disorders.
DNA-Driven Results: Nearly every patient receives genetic testing to eliminate guesswork—a game-changer for conditions like autism, chronic fatigue, and concussions.
Science Meets Storytelling: From IV therapies to nutrigenomics, he translates cutting-edge science into actionable steps for families and high performers.
Media-Ready: A charismatic speaker and podcast personality with patented tech, a supplement line (Neurobiologix), and a mission to “recover” patients, not just manage symptoms.
About the Expert Dr. Stewart is a board-certified neurotologist and nationally recognized expert in neuroimmune disorders—including genetic abnormalities, chronic pain, ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum conditions. With advanced training in both surgery and cellular science, he’s made it his life’s work to uncover root causes and tailor individualized solutions through genetic testing, functional medicine, and integrative care. His approach emphasizes prevention as much as treatment, using lifestyle, nutrition, and nervous system support as daily fuel for better brain function. Through his work, he provides practical tools to regulate stress, stabilize energy and boost mental clarity.
He’s also a sought-after keynote speaker, inventor, and founder of multiple healthcare innovations, including GX Sciences, SensoryView, and Neurobiologix—a company dedicated to improving individual well-being by developing cutting-edge nutritional supplements rooted in the science of nutrigenomics. Dr. Stewart brings not only clinical authority but also an empowering, real-world lens—helping families, patients, and professionals better understand and improve nervous system and immune function. For the Silo, Karen Hayhurst.
Just over two decades ago in a small theater in Yelm, Washington a little film called What The Bleep Do We Know?!? screened to its first audiences and the term “I Create My Reality” was thrust into the collective consciousness. One of the themes explored is the idea that individuals have the power to create their own reality through their thoughts and intentions. This concept is illustrated through Amanda’s experiences and supported by discussions on the nature of consciousness and its potential influence on the physical world.
Since then countless films and books have extolled the wonders of quantum physics and how understanding the nature of reality could change your life, often in just 3 easy steps. I too thought it was easy, heck I made a movie about it! And for a while it was easy, until I realized that I had only scratched the surface of what “it” all means.
For sure, at a party I could rattle off the wonders of quantum this and quantum that, I could throw around words like entanglement and heady concepts like The Copenhagen Theory, I could wow you with the double slit like nobody’s business. But the truth was, it was really all just smoke and mirrors.
What did understanding quantum physics have to do with my happiness?
What did understanding the workings of the brain mean to my life, in reality, at least this reality, the one where I have kids and bills to pay? I mean it’s fun to dream about other dimensions and my life as electron popping in and out, but in the end I felt as though it was becoming mental masturbation an easy way to escape from the fact that even though I knew I wasn’t really touching that chair, that it is possible I wasn’t even real.
Betsy was one of the three filmmakers (along with Willliam Arntz and Mark Vicente) of What the Bleep Do We Know !?
What I was truly seeking was not the facts about how that chair manifested itself into my reality, but how I could be happy whether I had that chair or not.
Happiness has nothing to do with quarks and the discovery of the Higgs Boson was not going to bring me ever-lasting peace and joy. That I was going to have to find all on my own.
I began to explore the sacred cows, not only in my life, my beliefs about who I was and what I wanted, but also the sacred cows of spirituality, new thought and yes, quantum physics and how I could take all this knowledge and use it to create the happiness I sought, because after all, that is what we are all after. It is why we ask “why?”. It is why we explore the deepest depths of the quantum foam and so far quantum physics hasn’t found the happiness particle, because it doesn’t exist within the particles out there, it exists within the immeasurable particles within me.
Sometimes great things can come from unexpected places. When our friends at kommandostore.com were hit up by an Italian scuba diving company for CBRN-Rated Gas Masks a few years back, they were very intrigued. Mestel Safety, under ‘Ocean Reef Group’, makes the “SGE 400-3” — a gas mask that thinks completely outside the box — a favorite all-rounder on the gas mask market.
SEE THINGS CLEARER.
As usual, kommandostore will be offering the full suite of masks (a CBRN-approved and non-CBRN approved version*), filters, and eyeglass inserts.*More on that later below
A look under the sea – how military scuba diving had an important impact on the design of this unorthodox gas mask…
UNDER-WATER ORIGINS
Ocean Reef Group, Mestel Safety’s parent company, actually specializes in all kinds of equipment for undersea exploration. AndiIt all started with rubber — Giorgio, Ruggero, and Gianni Gamberini worked at a tire repair shop in Genoa, Italy. During their experimentation with rubber compounds at the time, they were approached by pioneer of scuba diving and legend of the Italian Navy, Luigi Ferraro. He wanted to make rubber masks and fins for scuba diving based off his experience. From the successful designs that resulted, a sprawling Italian scuba industry was born.
Commander Luigi Ferraro pictured in his diving gear. He was part of the “Gamma” sapper group, who performed some of the first major underwater stealth operations in WWII with the aid of very-early SCBA equipment. He would go on to sink 3 enemy ships by himself during a long sabotage operation, becoming one of the few people to have received Italy’s highest Naval honor (the Gold Medal) and live to tell the tale. The gif shows examples of some of the equipment he really used, including a damaged Panerai dive watch, and the aforementioned scuba fins. Quite the backstory.
But like all good materials sciences, one of its breakthroughs resulted from a mistake. An “Incorrect” mix of rubber ended up also being the first buoyant rubber compound, incredibly important in the making of flippers.The Gamberini brothers would also pioneer some of the first rubber watch straps, which were a massive upgrade in comfort & security in comparison to leather straps that would degrade in the salty depths.
This is about as good as scuba gear got in the 50s and 60s. On this gentleman’s left hand, you can see his dive watch with a stainless steel wrist strap. While still incredibly popular today even amongst avid scuba divers, they weren’t ideal for military use due to their reflectivity.
Their company Ocean Reef would go on to pioneer the design of the first ever full-face mask for snorkeling use. It featured an almost entirely transparent facepiece with an incredible field of view, which would “float” in front of the rubber that sealed to your face, reducing felt weight. Sounds like these would be great features on a gas mask, eh? They had the same feeling too…
“Mestel Safety”, their medical & safety division, would use everything they learned with their pedigree in undersea engineering, and the very gas mask we’re presenting today would be born. From the depths of the Mediterranean to a position of respect in military & civil applications, Ocean Reef has come a long way, and they definitely earned their spot amongst the best.
COMBAT CAPABILITY
Don’t be spooked by the unconventional design — these masks are tough as nails.Mestel safety tested their masks by barraging the facepiece with, quote, “6.35mm steel spheres going over 300 mph”. For some reason the specificity makes it sound hilarious, but that’s practically like being shot directly in the face with a BB gun over and over and shrugging it off – not bad one bit. So, rest assured, this thing can probably handle some projectiles from common workshop incidents and Airsoft matches.
Probably its most visually obvious feature is, once again, the insane Field of View.It preserves nearly 90% of your vision without significant “warping” and makes it pretty usable with firearms like many mil-contract masks on the market. But when you put on the average military mask, you’ll be stunned at how much you can’t see in comparison.
Having a massive split in the mask reduces the ocular overlap for your eyes and does, in fact, impede your vision right away. It’s why masks like the Avon M50 feature a single unified eyepiece instead of the classic two-piece styled masks of the cold war.
Lastly, these are comfortable to wear over very long durations thanks to the “floating” facepiece design. It allows the rubber to seal perfectly to the shape of your face, and takes the “felt weight” off of your face and onto the harness, where it should be.
We could go on about the cool factor of this mask for a lot longer but if you want to take a closer look at the mask you should investigate the product pages 👇
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
An important side note on “CBRN” capability: If you’re looking for the model with 90% of the capability at a reduced price, the silicone-rubber based model is what you’re going to want to pick up. So what’s that other 10%? We’ll keep it simple: the butylated rubber, or just “butyl rubber” adds the ‘R’ and ‘N’ protections to CBRN, (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) *. *If you’re actually planning on dealing with those extra threats or the ‘blister agents’ that can also bypass a silicone seal, you’re going to need way, way more than just the mask to protect yourself anyways. Think a full HAZMAT suit with chemical tape, gloves, booties. And that’d only be for an hour or two of exposure to some of these more deadly agents. In addition to having the right equipment, the best plan is to simply GTFO.
The TL;DR is that this mask will cover you (literally) in most other incidents where a civilian might want full-face protection, from civil unrest to forest-fire evacuation, and of course common household projects.It’s simple: pick up the ‘BB’ model if you are interested in having the full ‘CBRN’ capability at the cost of slightly reduced comfort.And remember: A gas mask is only as good as the filter you’re breathing through, and we have a plethora of information about the excellent filters we’re also stocking from Mestel.
Another cool feature: there’s 3 different positions for filters to be placed to your heart’s desire.
One other note: the lack of ‘NIOSH’ approval for these masks is a bit misleading. Since these are European-made masks, they fall under ‘CE’ standards, which work a bit differently than NIOSH approval. An explanation of these standards can be found on kommandostore’s product page.
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I started out creating sound experiments while in high school, circa 1980 with circuit bent hardware and a cheap Casio keyboard.
I then entered the working world and forgot all about making music. Fast forward 30+ years, and the itch to make experimental music overtook me again, but now technology had changed drastically. I no longer needed hardware. I discovered apps on my iPhone, and music platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp were all that I needed. I was immediately obsessed.
Within a couple years, I had filled over seven free SoundCloud accounts, and two Bandcamp albums as well as an artist page with experimental music, and having a great time doing it. But, I started to grow tired of using the same software.
I yearned to use hardware/instruments again, but not being able to play an instrument is a definite hindrance 🙂 I searched for cheap keyboards on the net. I soon discovered the “Stylophone” and ordered one ‘sight unseen’. It was unique, inexpensive and fun, but quite limited in sound variety. I started mixing the Stylophone with app produced sounds/music, as well as other “found sounds”. (I really appreciate the functionality of software based mixing apps, which are almost essential to my creations these days). I then stumbled upon a couple of user videos of the Hyve synthesizer, and knew I had to have it. It was clearly non-musician friendly (and looked so different, cool and fun).
Then came the disappointment …
You can’t buy one! (BUT I HAD TO HAVE ONE!!!) Turns out, the engineer/designer guru behind this awesome device (Skot Wiedmann), had (Hard to believe but it’s been almost a decade since I made this trip!) work shops in the Chicago area, and you can go build your own, ( very inexpensively ). I knew what I had to do. I looked at a map, saw that Chicago was about 8 hours away from me here in Ontario, Canada and realized that I had to go build it. I started to plan the trip. I knew that a fellow SoundCloud musician and Facebook friend (Leslie Rollins) lived in Berrien Springs, Michigan, about 2 hours outside of Chicago.
This presented a twofold opportunity. I could hopefully, meet Leslie face to face, and hopefully have a place to spend the night. I contacted Les and everything was A-OK! I purchased a ticket to build my Hyve, and started to plan my road trip. The workshop was going to be from Noon to 3pm, on a Saturday in late September in a cool space called Lost Arts in Chicago.
I had the whole week off from work, because I was overseeing a contractor doing extensive yard work at my house all week, and I was hoping to leave Friday so as to arrive at Leslie’s place in the late afternoon or early evening, spend the night, and leave for the workshop Saturday morning. Alas, plans rarely work as hoped.
The contractor wasn’t finished until Friday afternoon, and Les wasn’t getting home from a business trip until late Friday night. New plan! Early to bed Friday. Early to rise Saturday (2:30 am), and depart for Leslie’s place in Michigan. It was an easy drive, and I got to Berrien Springs (a beautiful sleepy little university village) around 8:30 am. Met Leslie, and got to trade stories over a great breakfast in a local cafe. Then, I quickly admired Leslie’s impressive modular synth racks at his home studio “Convolution Atelier” and then left for “Lost Arts” in Chicago.
Lost Arts is located in a cool old industrial complex.
The workshop provided everyone with a surface mount board with the touchpad on one side, and components layout on the back. A sheet listing components and placement was also handed out, along with tiny plastic tweezers. Everyone then had their component side “pasted” with a solder paste applied through a pierced template, in a process similar to silk screening. Everyone then started to receive their very tiny components from the parts list. Following the placement locations, the components (chips, capacitors, resistors, etc) were set into their pasted areas with the tweezers (magnification and extra lighting was a must). Once all the components were placed, they were carefully “soldered” into place by simply holding a heat gun over each component until the solder on the board had adhered it. Once this was done, everyone had their 9v battery and line-out jacks hand soldered into place by Skot , and then … the moment of truth, Skot tested each one for proper operation.
It was a fascinating process and great experience.
I met a lot of cool people at the workshop, both builders and staff/helpers! I can’t say enough what a fantastic experience this was, and what an awesome, diverse and versatile device the Hyve is. I doubted my sanity when planning this trip, but it turned out to be very rewarding!
Leslie and I then went back to Michigan, stopped at a local brewery in Berrien Springs (Cultivate) and sampled a few of their excellent brews, and then proceeded to Convolution Atelier to play with Leslie’s modular system. (I’m a newbie to all things modular, and I received a great crash course from Leslie on his very cool array!) Then it was out to dinner with Leslie and his wonderful wife Lisa, and finally back to their house where I stayed for the night, and finally hit the road towards home the next morning. It truly was a great adventure! For the Silo, Mike Fuchs.
Gravitational action at a distance is non-Newtonian and independent of mass, but is proportional to intrinsic energy, distance, and time. Electrical action at a distance is proportional to intrinsic energy, distance, and time.
The conventional assumption that all energy is kinetic and proportional to velocity and mass has resulted in an absence of mechanisms to explain important phenomena such as stellar rotation curves, mass increase with increase in velocity, constant photon velocity, and the levitation and suspension of superconducting disks.
In addition, there is no explanation for the existence of the fine structure constant, no explanation for the value of the proton-electron mass ratio, no method to derive the spectral series of atoms larger than hydrogen, and no definitive proof or disproof of cosmic inflation.
All of the above issues are resolved by the existence of intrinsic energy.
Table of contents
Part One “Gravitation and the fine structure constant” derives the fine structure constant, the proton-electron mass ratio, and the mechanisms of non-Newtonian gravitation including the precession rate of mercury’s perihelion and stellar rotation curves.
Part Two “Structure and chirality” describes the structure of particles and the chirality meshing interactions that mediate action at a distance between particles and gravitons (gravitation) and particles and quantons (electromagnetism) and describes the properties of photons (with the mechanism of diffraction and constant photon velocity).
Part Three “Nuclear magnetic resonance” is a general derivation of the gyromagnetic ratios and nuclear magnetic moments of isotopes.
Part Four “Particle acceleration” derives the mechanism for the increase in mass (and mass-energy) in particle acceleration.
Part Five “Atomic Spectra” reformulates the Rydberg equations for the spectral series of hydrogen, derives the spectral series of helium, lithium, beryllium, and boron, and explains the process to build a table of the spectral series for any elemental atom.
Part Six “Cosmology” disproves cosmic inflation.
Part Seven “Magnetic levitation and suspension” quantitatively explains the levitation of pyrolytic carbon, and the levitation, suspension and pinning of superconducting disks.
Part One
Gravitation and the fine structure constant
“That gravity should be innate inherent & essential to matter so that one body may act upon another at a distance through a vacuum without the mediation of anything else by & through which their action or force may be conveyed from one to another is to me so great an absurdity that I believe no man who has … any competent faculty of thinking can ever fall into it.”1
Intrinsic energy is independent of mass and velocity. Intrinsic energy is the inherent energy of particles such as the proton and electron. Neutrons are composite particles composed of protons, electrons, and binding energy. Atoms, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons, are the substance of larger three-dimensional physical entities, from molecules to galaxies.
Gravitation, electromagnetism, and other action at a distance phenomenon are mediated by gravitons, quantons and neutrinos. Gravitons, quantons and neutrinos are quanta that have a discrete amount of intrinsic energy and are emitted by particles in one direction at a time and absorbed by particles from one direction at a time. Emission-absorption events can be chirality meshing interactions that produce accelerations or achiral interactions that do not produce accelerations. Chirality meshing absorption of gravitons produces attractive accelerations, chirality meshing absorption of quantons produces either attractive or repulsive accelerations, and achiral absorption of neutrinos do not produce accelerations. The word neutrino is burdened with non-physical associations thus achiral quanta are henceforth called neutral flux.
A single chirality meshing interaction produces a deflection (a change in position), but a series of chirality meshing interactions produces acceleration (serial deflections). A single deflection in the direction of existing motion produces a small finite positive acceleration (and inertia) and a single deflection in the direction opposite existing motion produces a small finite negative acceleration (and inertia).
There are two fundamental differences between the mechanisms of Newtonian gravitation and discrete gravitation. The first is the Newtonian probability two particles will gravitationally interact is 100% but the discrete probability two particles will gravitationally interact is significantly less. The second difference is the treatment of force. In Newtonian physics a gravitational force between objects always exists, the force is infinitesimal and continuous, and the strength of the force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance. In discrete physics the existence of a gravitational force is dependent on the orientations of the particles of which objects are composed, the force is discrete and discontinuous, and the number of interactions is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance. While there are considerable differences in mechanisms, in many phenomena the solutions of Newtonian and discrete gravitational equations are nearly identical.
There are similar fundamental differences between mechanisms of electromagnetic phenomena and in many cases the solutions of infinitesimal and discrete equations are nearly identical.
A particle emits gravitons and quantons at a rate proportional to particle intrinsic energy. A particle absorbs gravitons and quantons, subject to availability, at a maximum rate proportional to particle intrinsic energy. Each graviton or quanton emission event reduces the intrinsic energy of the particle and each graviton or quanton absorption event increases the intrinsic energy of the particle. Because graviton and quanton emission events continually occur but graviton and quanton absorption events are dependent on availability, these mechanisms collectively reduce the intrinsic energy of particles.
Only particles in nuclear reactions or undergoing radioactive disintegration emit neutral flux but in the solar system all particles absorb all available neutral flux.
In the solar system, discrete gravitational interactions mediate orbital phenomena and, for objects in a stable orbit the intrinsic energy loss due to the emission-absorption of gravitons is balanced by the absorption of intrinsic energy in the form of solar neutral flux.
Within the solar system, particle absorption of solar neutral flux (passing through a unit area of a spherical shell centered on the sun) adds intrinsic energy at a rate proportional to the inverse square of orbital distance, and over a relatively short period of time, the graviton, quanton, and neutral flux emission-absorption processes achieve Stable Balance resulting in constant intrinsic energy for particles of the same type at the same orbital distance, with particle intrinsic energies higher the closer to the sun and lower the further from the sun.
The process of Stable Balance is bidirectional.
If a high energy body consisting of high energy particles is captured by the solar gravitational field and enters into solar orbit at the orbital distance of earth, the higher particle intrinsic energies will result in an excess of intrinsic energy emissions compared to intrinsic energy absorptions at that orbital distance, and the intrinsic energy of the body will be reduced to bring it into Stable Balance.
If, on the other hand, a low energy body consisting of low energy particles is captured by the solar gravitational field and enters into solar orbit at the orbital distance of earth, the lower particle intrinsic energies will result in an excess of intrinsic energy absorptions at that orbital distance compared to the intrinsic energy emissions, and the intrinsic energy of the body will be increased to bring it into Stable Balance.
In an ideal two-body earth-sun system, a spherical and randomly symmetrical earth is in Stable Balance orbit about a spherical and randomly symmetrical sun. A randomly symmetrical body is composed of particles that collectively emit an equal intensity of gravitons (graviton flux) through a unit area on a spherical shell centered on the emitting body.
Unless otherwise stipulated, in this document references to the earth or sun assume they are part of an ideal two-body earth-sun system.
The gravitational intrinsic energy of earth is proportional to the gravitational intrinsic energy of the sun because total emissions of solar gravitons are proportional to the number of gravitons passing into or through earth as it continuously moves on a spherical shell centered on the sun (and also proportional to the volume of the spherical earth, to the cross-sectional area of the earth, to the diameter of the earth and to the radius of the earth).
Likewise, because the sun and the earth orbit about their mutual barycenter, the gravitational intrinsic energy of the sun is proportional to the gravitational intrinsic energy of the earth because total emissions of earthly gravitons are proportional to the number of gravitons passing into or through the sun as it continuously moves on a spherical shell centered on the earth (and also proportional to the volume of the spherical sun, to the cross-sectional area of the sun, to the diameter of the sun and to the radius of the sun).
We define the orbital distance of earth equal to 15E10 meters and note earth’s orbit in an ideal two-body system is circular. If additional planets are introduced, earth’s orbit will become elliptical and the diameter of earth’s former circular orbit will be equal to the semi-major axis of the elliptical orbit.
We define the intrinsic photon velocity c equal to 3E8 m/s and equal in amplitude to the intrinsic constant Theta which is non-denominated. We further define the elapsed time for a photon to travel 15E10 meters equal to 500 seconds.
The non-denominated intrinsic constant Psi, 1E-7, is equal in amplitude to the intrinsic magnetic constant denominated in units of Henry per meter.
Psi is also equal in amplitude to the 2014 CODATA vacuum magnetic permeability divided by 4 (after 2014 CODATA values for permittivity and permeability are defined and no longer reconciled to the speed of light); half the electromagnetic force (units of Newton) between two straight ideal (constant diameter and homogeneous composition) parallel conductors with center-to-center distance of one meter and each carrying a current of one Ampere; and to the intrinsic voltage of a magnetically induced minimum amplitude current loop (3E8 electrons per second).
The intrinsic electric constant, the inverse of the product of the intrinsic magnetic constant and the square of the intrinsic photon velocity, is equal to the inverse of 9E9 and denominated in units of Farad per meter.
The Newtonian mass of earth, denominated in units of kilogram, is equal to 6E24, and equal in amplitude to the active gravitational mass of earth, denominated in units of Einstein (the unit of intrinsic energy).
The active gravitational mass is proportional to the number of gravitons emitted and the Newtonian mass is proportional to the number of gravitons absorbed. Every graviton absorbed contributes to the acceleration and inertia of the absorber, therefore the Newtonian mass is also the inertial mass.
We define the radius of earth, the square root of the ratio of the Newtonian inertial mass of earth divided by orbital distance, or the square root of the ratio of the active gravitational mass of earth divided by its orbital distance, equal to the square root of 4E13, 6.325E6, about 0.993 the NASA volumetric radius of 6.371E6. Our somewhat smaller earth has a slightly higher density and a local gravitational constant equal to 10 m/s2 at any point on its perfectly spherical surface.
We define the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the ratio of the local gravitational constant of earth divided by its orbital distance, equal to the inverse of 15E9.
The unit kilogram is equal to the mass of 6E26 protons at the orbital distance of earth, and the proton mass equal to the inverse of 6E26.
The proton intrinsic energy at the orbital distance of earth is equal to the inverse of the product of the proton mass and the mass-energy factor delta (equal to 100). Within the solar system, the proton intrinsic energy increases at orbital distances closer to the sun and decreases at orbital distances further from the sun. Changes in proton intrinsic energy are proportional to the inverse square of orbital distance.
The Newtonian mass of the sun, denominated in units of kilogram, is equal to 2E30, and equal in amplitude to the active gravitational mass of the sun, denominated in units of Einstein.
The active gravitational mass is proportional to the number of gravitons emitted and the Newtonian mass is proportional to the number of gravitons absorbed. Every graviton absorbed contributes to the acceleration and inertia of the absorber, therefore the Newtonian mass is also the inertial mass.
The active gravitational mass of earth divided by the active gravitational mass of the sun is equal to the intrinsic constant Beta-square and its square root is equal to the intrinsic constant Beta.
The charge intrinsic energy ei, denominated in units of intrinsic Volt, is proportional to the number of quantons emitted by an electron or proton. The charge intrinsic energy is equal to Beta divided by Theta-square, the inverse of the square root of 27E38.
Intrinsic voltage does not dissipate kinetic energy.
The electron intrinsic energy Ee, equal to the ratio of Beta-square divided by Theta-cube, the ratio of Psi-square divided by Theta-square, the product of the square of the charge intrinsic energy and Theta, and the ratio of the intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum divided by the intrinsic Josephson constant, is denominated in units of Einstein.
The intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum, equal to the square root of the electron intrinsic energy, is denominated in units of intrinsic Volt second.
The intrinsic Josephson constant, equal to the inverse of the square root of the electron intrinsic energy, the ratio of Theta divided by Psi and the ratio of the photon velocity divided by the intrinsic sustaining voltage of a minimum amplitude superconducting current, is denominated in units of Hertz per intrinsic Volt.
The discrete (dissipative kinetic) electron magnetic flux quantum, equal to the product of 2π and the intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum, is denominated in units of discrete Volt second, and the discrete rotational Josephson constant, equal to the intrinsic Josephson constant divided by 2π and the inverse of the discrete electron magnetic flux quantum, is denominated in units of Hertz per discrete Volt. These constants are expressions of rotational frequencies.
We define the electron amplitude equal to 1. The proton amplitude is equal to the ratio of the proton intrinsic energy divided by the electron intrinsic energy.
We define the Coulomb, ec, equal to the product of the charge intrinsic energy and the square root of the proton amplitude divided by two. The Coulomb denominates dissipative current.
We define the Faraday equal to 1E5, and the Avogadro constant equal to the Faraday divided by the Coulomb.
Lambda-bar, the quantum of particle intrinsic energy, equal to the intrinsic energy content of a graviton or quanton, is the ratio of the product of Psi and Beta divided by Theta-cube, the ratio of Psi-cube divided by the product of Beta and Theta-square, the product of the charge intrinsic energy and the intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum, and the charge intrinsic energy divided by the intrinsic Josephson constant.
CODATA physical constants that are defined as exact have an uncertainty of 10-12 decimal places therefore the exactness of Newtonian infinitesimal calculations is of a similar order of magnitude. We assert that Lambda-bar and proportional physical constants are discretely exact (equivalent to Newtonian infinitesimal calculations) because discretely exact physical properties can be exactly expressed to greater accuracy than can be measured in the laboratory.
All intrinsic physical constants and intrinsic properties are discretely rational. The ratio of two positive integers is a discretely rational number.
The ratio of two discretely rational numbers is discretely rational.
The rational power or rational root of a discretely rational number is discretely rational.
The difference or sum of discretely rational numbers is discretely rational. This property is important in the derivation of atomic spectra where it serves the same purpose as a Fourier transform in infinitesimal mathematics.
The intrinsic electron gyromagnetic ratio, equal to the ratio of the cube of the charge intrinsic energy divided by Lambda-bar square, is denominated in units of Hertz per Tesla.
The intrinsic proton gyromagnetic ratio, equal to the ratio the intrinsic electron gyromagnetic ratio divided by the square root of the cube of the proton amplitude divided by two and the ratio of eight times the photon velocity divided by nine, is denominated in units of Hertz per Tesla.
The intrinsic conductance quantum, equal to the product of the intrinsic Josephson constant and the discrete Coulomb, is denominated in units of intrinsic Siemen.
The kinetic conductance quantum, equal to the intrinsic conductance quantum divided by 2π, is denominated in units of kinetic Siemen.
The CODATA conductance quantum is equal to 7.748091E-5.
The intrinsic resistance quantum, equal to the inverse of the intrinsic conductance quantum, is denominated in units of Ohm.
The kinetic resistance quantum, equal to the inverse of the kinetic conductance quantum, is denominated in units of Ohm.
The CODATA resistance quantum is equal to 1.290640E4.
The intrinsic von Klitzing constant, equal to the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by the square of the intrinsic electric constant, is denominated in units of Ohm.
The kinetic von Klitzing constant, equal to the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by the square of the discrete Coulomb, is denominated in units of Ohm.
The CODATA von Klitzing constant is equal to 2.581280745E4.
In Newtonian physics the probability particles at a distance will interact is 100% but in discrete physics a certain granularity is needed for interactions to occur.
A particle G-axis is a single-ended hollow cylinder. The mechanism of the G-axis is analogous to a piston which moves up and down at a frequency proportional to particle intrinsic energy. At the end of the up-stroke a single graviton is emitted and during a down-stroke the absorption window is open until the end of the downstroke or the absorption of a single graviton.
The difference (the intrinsic granularity) between the inside diameter of the hollow cylindrical G-axis and the outside diameter of the graviton allows absorption of incoming gravitons at angles that can deviate from normal (straight down the center) by plus or minus 20 arcseconds.
There are three kinds of intrinsic granularity: the intrinsic granularity in phenomena mediated by the absorption of gravitons and quantons; the intrinsic granularity in phenomena mediated by the emission of gravitons and quantons; and the intrinsic granularity in certain electromagnetic phenomena.
The intrinsic granularity in phenomena mediated by the absorption of gravitons or quantons by particles in tangible objects (with kilogram mass greater than one microgram or 1E20 particles) is discretely infinite therefore the average value of 20 arcseconds is discretely exact.
The intrinsic granularity in phenomena mediated by the emission of gravitons or quantons by particles is 20 arcseconds because gravitons and quantons emitted in the direction in which the emitting axis is pointing have an intrinsic granularity of not more than plus or minus 10 arcseconds.
The intrinsic granularity of certain electromagnetic phenomena, in particular a Faraday disk generator, governed by a “Lorentz force” that causes the velocity of an electron to be at a right angle to the force also causes an additional directional change of 20 arcseconds in the azimuthal direction.
In the above diagram, the intrinsic granularity of graviton absorption is illustrated on the left.
Above center illustrates the aberration between the visible and the actual positions of the sun with respect to an observer on earth as the sun moves across the sky. Position A is the visible position of the sun, position B is the actual position of the sun, position B will be the visible position of the sun in 500 seconds, and position C will be the actual position of the sun in 500 seconds. The elapsed time between successive positions is proportional to the separation distance, but 20 arcseconds of aberration is independent of separation distance.
Above right illustrates the six directions within a Cartesian space and the six possible forms describing the six possible facing directions in which a vector can point. A vector pointing up the G-axis of particle A in the facing direction of particle B has one and only one of the six possible forms. The probability a gravitational interaction will occur, if the vector is facing in one of the other five facing directions, is zero. Therefore, a gravitational interaction involving a graviton emitted by a specific particle A and absorbed by a specific particle B is possible (not probable) in only one-sixth the total volume of Cartesian space.
We define the intrinsic steric factor equal to 6. The intrinsic steric factor is inversely proportional to the probability a specific gravitational intrinsic energy interaction can occur on a scale where the probability a Newtonian gravitational interaction will occur is 100%.
The intrinsic steric factor points outward from a specific particle located at the origin of a Cartesian space facing outward into the surrounding space. The intrinsic steric factor applies to action at a distance in phenomena mediated by gravitons and quantons.
To convert 20 arcseconds of intrinsic granularity into an inverse possibility, divide the 1,296,000 arcseconds in 360 degrees by the product of 20 arcseconds and the intrinsic steric factor.
A possibility is not the same as a probability. The possibility two particles can gravitationally interact (each with the other) is equal to 1 out of 10,800. The probability two particles will gravitationally interact (each with the other) is dependent on the geometry of the interaction.
Because Newtonian gravitational interactions are proportional to the quantum of kinetic energy, the discrete Planck constant, and discrete gravitational interactions are proportional to the quantum of intrinsic energy, Lambda-bar, the factor 10,800 is a conversion factor.
In a bidirectional gravitational interaction, the ratio of the square of the discrete Planck constant divided by the square of Lambda-bar is equal to 10,800.
In a one-directional gravitational interaction the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by Lambda-bar is equal to the square root of 10,800.
The discrete Planck constant is equal to Lambda-bar times the square root of 10,800 and denominated in units of Joule second.
The value of the discrete Planck constant, approximately 1.006 times larger than the 2018 CODATA value, is the correct value for the two-body earth-sun system and proportional to the intrinsic physical constants previously defined.
The CODATA fine structure constant alpha is equal to the ratio of the square of the CODATA electron charge divided by the product of two times the CODATA Planck constant, the CODATA vacuum permittivity and the CODATA speed of light (2018 CODATA values).
The intrinsic constant Beta is a transformation of the CODATA expression.
By substitution of the charge intrinsic energy for the CODATA electron charge, Lambda-bar for two times the CODATA Planck constant, the intrinsic electric constant for the CODATA vacuum permittivity and the intrinsic photon velocity for the CODATA speed of light, the dimensionless CODATA fine structure constant alpha is transformed into the dimensionless intrinsic constant Beta.
The existence of the fine structure constant and its ubiquitous appearance in seemingly unrelated equations is due to the assumption that phenomena are governed by kinetic energy, consequently measured values of phenomena governed or partly governed by intrinsic energy do not agree with the theoretical expectations.
A gravitational phenomenon governed by intrinsic energy is the solar system Kepler constant equal to the square root of the cube of the planet’s orbital distance divided by 4π-square times the orbital period of the planet, the product of the active gravitational mass of the sun and the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth divided by 4π-square, and the ratio of the product of the square of the planet’s velocity and the orbital distance of the planet divided by 4π-square.
The intrinsic constant Beta-square, previously shown to be the ratio of the active gravitational mass of earth divided by the active gravitational mass of the sun, is also proportional to the key orbital properties of the sun, earth, and moon.
An electromagnetic phenomenon governed by intrinsic energy is the proton-electron mass ratio, here termed the electron-proton deflection ratio, equal to the square root of the cube of the proton intrinsic energy divided by the cube of the electron intrinsic energy, and to the square root of the cube of the proton amplitude divided by the cube of the unit electron amplitude.
The CODATA proton-electron mass ratio is a measure of electron deflection (1836.15267344) in units of proton deflection (equal to 1). Because the directions of proton and electron deflections are opposite, the electron-proton deflection ratio is approximately equal to the CODATA proton-electron mass ratio plus one.
In this document, unless otherwise specified (as in CODATA constants denominated in units of Joule proportional to the CODATA Planck constant), units of Joule are proportional to the discrete Planck constant.
The ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by Lambda-bar, equal to the product of the mass-energy factor delta and omega-2, is denominated in units of discrete Joule per Einstein.
In the above equation the denomination discrete Joule represents energy proportional to the discrete Planck constant and the denomination Einstein represents energy proportional to Lambda-bar. The mass-energy factor delta converts non-collisional energy (action at a distance) into collisional energy in units of intrinsic Joule. The factor omega-2 converts units of intrinsic Joule into units of discrete Joule.
Omega factors correspond to the geometry of graviton-mediated and quanton-mediated phenomena.
We will begin with a brief discussion of electrical (quanton-mediated) phenomena then exclusively focus on gravitational phenomena for the remainder of Part One.
Electrical phenomena
The discrete steric factor, equal to 8, is the number of octants defined by the orthogonal planes of a Cartesian space.
Each octant is one of eight signed triplets (—, -+-, -++, –+, +++, +-+, +–, ++-) which correspond to the direction of the x, y, and z Cartesian axes.
A large number of random molecules, each with a velocity coincident with its center of mass, are within a Cartesian space. If the origin is the center of mass of specific molecule1, then random molecule2 is within one of the eight signed octants and, because the same number of random molecules are within each octant, then the specific molecule1 is within one of the eight signed octants with respect to random molecule2, and the possibility (not probability) of a center of mass collisional interaction between molecule2 and molecule1 is equal to the inverse of the discrete steric factor (one in eight).
The discrete and intrinsic steric factors correspond to the geometries of phenomena governed by discrete kinetic energy (proportional to the discrete Planck constant) and to phenomena governed by intrinsic energy:
The discrete steric factor points inward from a random molecule in the direction of a specific molecule and applies to phenomena mediated by collisional interactions.
The intrinsic steric factor points outward from a specific particle into the surrounding space and applies to phenomena mediated by gravitons and quantons (action at a distance).
The intrinsic molar gas constant, equal to the discrete steric factor, is the intrinsic energy (units of intrinsic Joule) divided by mole Kelvin.
The discrete molar gas constant, equal to the product of the intrinsic molar gas constant and omega-2, is the intrinsic energy (units of discrete Joule) divided by mole Kelvin. The discrete molar gas constant agrees with the CODATA value within 1 part in 13,000.
The ratio of the CODATA electron charge (the elementary charge in units of Coulomb) divided by the charge intrinsic energy (in units of intrinsic Volt) is nearly equal to the discrete molar gas constant.
The intrinsic Boltzmann constant, equal to the ratio of the intrinsic molar gas constant divided by the Avogadro constant, is denominated in units of Einstein per Kelvin.
The discrete Boltzmann constant, equal to the product of omega-2 and the intrinsic Boltzmann constant, and the ratio of the discrete molar gas constant divided by the Avogadro constant, is denominated in units of discrete Joule per Kelvin. The CODATA Boltzmann constant is equal to 1.380649×10-23.
Gravitational phenomena
Omega-2, the square root of 1.08, corresponds to one-directional gravitational interactions between non-orbiting objects (objects not by themselves in orbit, that is, the object might be part of an orbiting body but the object itself is not the orbiting body), for example graviton emission by the large lead balls or absorption by the small lead balls in the Cavendish experiment.
Omega-4, 1.08, corresponds to two-directional gravitational interactions (emission and absorption) between non-orbiting objects, for example the acceleration of the large lead balls or the acceleration of the small lead balls in the Cavendish experiment.
Omega-6, the square root of the cube of 1.08, corresponds to gravitational interactions between a planet and moon in a Keplerian orbit where the square root of the cube of the orbital distance divided by the orbital period is equal to a constant.
Omega-8, the square of 1.08, corresponds to four-directional gravitational interactions by non-orbiting objects, for example the acceleration of the small lead balls and the acceleration of the large lead balls in the Cavendish experiment.
Omega-12, equal to the cube of 1.08, corresponds to gravitational interactions between two objects in orbit about each other, for example the sun and a planet in orbit about their mutual barycenter.
Except where previously defined (the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the orbital distance of earth, the mass and volumetric radius of earth, the mass of the sun) the following equations use the NASA2 values for the Newtonian masses, orbital distances, and volumetric radii of the planets.
The local gravitational constant for any of the planets is equal to the product of the Gravitational constant of earth and the Newtonian mass (kilogram mass) of the planet divided by the square of the volumetric radius of the planet.
The v2d value of a planetary moon is equal to the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth and the Newtonian mass of the planet.
The active gravitational mass of a planet, denominated in units of Einstein, is equal to the product of the square of the volumetric radius of the planet and the orbital distance of the planet, divided by the square of the orbital distance of the planet in units of the orbital distance of earth.
The mass of a planet in a Newtonian orbit about the sun (the planet and sun orbit about their mutual barycenter) is a kinetic property. The active gravitational mass of such a planet, denominated in units of Joule, is equal to the product of the active gravitational mass of the planet in units of Einstein and omega-12.
The Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of the planet is equal to the product of the local gravitational constant of the planet and the square of the volumetric radius of the planet, divided by the active gravitational mass of the planet.
The v2d value of a planetary moon is equal to the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of the planet and the active gravitational mass of the planet.
The v2d values calculated using the NASA orbital parameters for the moon is larger than the above calculated values by 1.00374; the v2d calculations using the NASA orbital parameters for the major Jovian moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto) are larger than the above calculated values by 1.0020, 1.0016, 1.00131, and 1.00133.
Newtonian gravitational calculations are extremely accurate for most gravitational phenomena but there are a number of anomalies for which the Newtonian calculations are inaccurate. The first of these anomalies to come to the attention of scientists in 1859 was the precession rate of the perihelion of mercury for which the observed rate was about 43 arcseconds per century larger than the Newtonian calculated rate.3
According to Gerald Clemence, one of the twentieth century’s leading authorities on the subject of planetary orbital calculations, the most accurate method for calculating planetary orbits, the method of Gauss, was derived for calculating planetary orbits within the solar system with distance expressed in astronomical units, orbital period in days and mass in solar masses.4
The Gaussian method was used by Eric Doolittle in what Clemence believed to be the most reliable theoretical calculation of the perihelion precession rate of mercury.5
With modifications by Clemence including newer values for planetary masses, newer measurements of the precession of the equinoxes and a careful analysis of the error terms, the calculated rate was determined to be 531.534 arc-seconds per century compared to the observed rate of 574.095 arc-seconds per century, leaving an unaccounted deficit of 42.561 arcseconds per century.
The below calculations are based on the method of Price and Rush.6 This method determines a Newtonian rate of precession due to the gravitational influences on mercury by the sun and five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury (venus, earth, mars, jupiter and saturn) The solar and planetary masses are treated as Newtonian objects and in calculations of planetary gravitational influences the outer planets are treated as circular mass rings.
The Newtonian gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun is equal to ratio of the product of the negative Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the mass of the sun and the mass of mercury divided by the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
The Newtonian gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the five outer planets is equal to the sum of the gravitational force contributions of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury. The gravitational force contribution of each planet is equal to the ratio of the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the mass of the planet, the mass of mercury and the orbital distance of mercury, divided by the ratio of the product of twice the planet’s orbital distance and the difference between the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
The gravitational force ratio is equal to the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury divided by the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun.
The gamma factor is equal to the sum of the gamma contributions of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury. The gamma contribution of each planet is equal to the ratio of the product of the mass of the planet, the orbital distance of mercury, and the sum of the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury, divided by the product of 2π, the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the difference between the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
Psi-mercury is equal to the product of π and the sum of one plus the difference between the negative of the gravitational force ratio and the ratio of the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, π, the mass of mercury and the gamma factor divided by twice the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun.
The number of arc-seconds in one revolution is equal to 360 degrees times sixty minutes times sixty seconds.
The number of days in a Julian century is equal to 100 times the length of a Julian year in days.
The perihelion precession rate of mercury is equal to the ratio of the product of the difference between 2ψ-mercury and 2π, the number of arc-seconds in one revolution and the number of days in a Julian century, divided by the product of 2π and the NASA sidereal orbital period of mercury in units of day (87.969).
The Newtonian perihelion precession rate of mercury determined above is 0.139 arc-seconds per century less than the Clemence calculated rate of 531.534 arc-seconds per century.
The following equations, the same format as the Newtonian equations, derive the non-Newtonian values (when different).
The Newtonian gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun is equal to ratio of the product of the negative Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the mass of the sun and the mass of mercury divided by the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
The non-Newtonian gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the five outer planets is equal to the sum of the gravitational force contributions of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury. The gravitational force contribution of each planet is equal to the product of the ratio of the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, the active gravitational mass (in units of Joule) of the planet, the Newtonian mass of mercury and the orbital distance of mercury, divided by the ratio of the product of twice the planet’s orbital distance and the difference between the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
The non-Newtonian gravitational force ratio is equal to the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury divided by the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun.
The gamma factor is equal to the sum of the gamma contributions of the five outer planets external to the orbit of mercury. The gamma contribution of each planet is equal to the ratio of the product of the mass of the planet, the orbital distance of mercury, and the sum of the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury, divided by the product of 2π, the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the difference between the square of the planet’s orbital distance and the square of the orbital distance of mercury.
The non-Newtonian value for Psi-mercury is equal to the product of π and the sum of one plus the difference between the negative of the gravitational force ratio and the ratio of the product of the Gravitational constant at the orbital distance of earth, π, the mass of mercury and the gamma factor divided by twice the gravitational force on mercury due to the mass of the sun.
The non-Newtonian perihelion precession rate of mercury is equal to the ratio of the product of the difference between 2ψ-mercury and 2π, the number of arc-seconds in one revolution and the number of days in a Julian century, divided by the product of 2π and the NASA sidereal orbital period of mercury in units of day (87.969).
The non-Newtonian perihelion precession rate of mercury is 6.128 arc-seconds per century greater than the Clemence observed rate of 574.095 arc-seconds per century.
We have built a model of gravitation proportional to the dimensions of the earth-sun system. A different model, with different values for the physical constants, would be equally valid if it were proportional to the dimensions of a different planet in our solar system or a planet in some other star system in our galaxy.
Our sun and the stars in our galaxy, in addition to graviton flux, emit large quantities of neutral flux that establish Stable Balance orbits for planets that emit relatively small quantities of neutral flux.
Our galactic center emits huge quantities of gravitons and neutral flux, and its dimensional relationship with our sun is dependent on the neutral flux emissions of our sun. If the intrinsic energy of our sun was less, its orbit would be further out from the galactic center, and if it was greater, its orbit would be closer in.
Of two stars at the same distance from the galactic center with different velocities, the star with higher velocity has a higher graviton absorption rate (higher stellar internal energy) and the star with lower velocity has a lower graviton absorption rate (lower stellar internal energy).
Of two stars with the same velocity at different distances from the galactic center, the star closer in will have a higher graviton absorption rate (higher stellar internal energy) and the star further out will have a lower graviton absorption rate (lower stellar internal energy).
The active gravitational mass of the Galactic Center is equal to the active gravitational mass of the sun divided by Beta-fourth and the cube of the active gravitational mass of the sun divided by the square of the active gravitational mass of earth.
The second expression of the above equation, generalized and reformatted, asserts the square root of the cube of the active gravitational mass of any star in the Milky Way divided by the active gravitational mass of any planet in orbit about the star is equal to a constant.
The above equation, combined with the detailed explanation of the chirality meshing interactions that mediate gravitational action at a distance, the derivation of solar system non-Newtonian orbital parameters, the derivation of the non-Newtonian rate of precession of the perihelion of mercury, and the detailed explanation of non-Newtonian stellar rotation curves, disproves the theory of dark matter.
Part Two
Structure and chirality
A particle has the property of chirality because its axes are orthogonal and directed, pointing in three perpendicular directions and, like the fingers of a human hand, the directed axes are either left-handed (LH) or right-handed (RH). The electron and antiproton exhibit LH structural chirality and the proton and positron exhibit RH structural chirality. The two chiralities are mirror images.
The electron G-axis (black, index finger) points into the paper, the electron Q-axis (blue, thumb) points up in the plane of the paper, and the north pole of the electron P-axis (red, middle finger) points right in the plane of the paper.
The orientation of the axes of an RH proton are the mirror image: the proton G-axis (black, index finger) points into the paper, the proton Q-axis (blue, thumb) points up in the plane of the paper, and the north pole of the proton P-axis (red, middle finger) points left in the plane of the paper.
Above, to visualize orientations, models are easier to manipulate than human hands.
When Michael Faraday invented the disk generator in 1831, he discovered the conversion of rotational force, in the presence of a magnetic field, into electric current. The apparatus creates a magnetic field perpendicular to a hand-cranked rotating conductive disk and, providing the circuit is completed through a path external to the disk, produces an electric current flowing inward from axle to rim (electron flow not conventional current), photograph below.7
Above left, the electron Q-axis points in the CCW direction of motion. The inertial force within a rotating conductive disk aligns conduction electron G-axes to point in the direction of the rim. The alignment of the Q-axes and G-axes causes the orthogonal P-axes to point down.
Above right, the electron Q-axis points in the CW direction of motion. The inertial force within a rotating conductive disk aligns conduction electron G-axes to point in the direction of the rim. The alignment of the Q-axes and G-axes causes the orthogonal P-axes to point up.
In generally accepted physics (GAP), the transverse alignment of electron velocity with respect to magnetic field direction is attributed to the Lorentz force but, as explained above it is a consequence of electron chirality.
In addition to the transverse alignment of the electron direction with respect to the direction of the magnetic field, the electron experiences an additional directional change of 20 arcseconds in the azimuthal direction which causes the electron to spiral in the direction of the axle. Thus, in both a CCW rotating conductive disk and a CW rotating conductive disk, the current (electron flow not conventional current) flows from the axle to the rim.
The geometries of the Faraday disk generator apply to the orientation of conduction electrons in the windings of solenoids and transformers. CCW and CW windings advance in the same direction, below into the plane of the paper. In contrast to the rotating conductor in the disk generator, the windings are stationary, and the conduction electrons spiral through in the direction of the positive voltage supply (which continually reverses in transformers and AC solenoids).
Above left, the electron Q-axes point down in the direction of current flow through the CCW winding. The inertial force on conduction electrons moving through the CCW winding aligns the direction of the electron G-axes to the left. The electron P-axes, perpendicular to both the Q-axes and P-axes, point S→N out of the paper.
Above right, the electron Q-axes point up in the direction of current flow through the CW winding. The inertial force on conduction electrons moving through the CW winding aligns the direction of the electron G-axes to the left. The electron P-axes, perpendicular to both the Q-axes and G-axes, point S→N into the paper.
Above is a turnbuckle composed of a metal frame tapped at each end. On the left end an LH bolt passes through an LH thread and on the right end an RH bolt passes through an RH thread. If the LH bolt is turned CCW (facing right into the turnbuckle frame) the bolt moves to the right and the frame moves to the left and if the LH bolt is turned CW the bolt moves to the left and the frame moves to the right. If the RH bolt is turned CW (facing left into the turnbuckle frame) the bolt moves to the left and the frame moves to the right and if the RH bolt is turned CCW the bolt moves to the right and the frame moves to the left.
In the language of this analogy, a graviton or quanton emitted by the emitting particle is a moving spinning bolt, and the absorbing particle is a turnbuckle frame with a G-axis, Q-axis or P-axis passing through.
In a chirality meshing interaction, absorption of a graviton or quanton by the LH or RH G-axis, Q-axis or P-axis of a particle, causes an attractive or repulsive acceleration proportional to the difference between the graviton or quanton velocity and the velocity of the absorbing particle.
An electron G-axis has a RH inside thread and a proton G-axis has a LH inside thread. An electron G-axis emits CW gravitons and a proton G-axis emits CCW gravitons.
In the bolt-turnbuckle analogy, a graviton is a moving spinning bolt, and the absorbing particle through which the G-axis passes is a turnbuckle frame:
If a CCW graviton emitted by a proton is absorbed into a proton LH G-axis, the absorbing proton is attracted, accelerated in the direction of the emitting proton.
If a CW graviton emitted by an electron is absorbed into an electron RH G-axis, the absorbing electron is attracted, accelerated in the direction of the emitting electron.
Protons and electrons do not gravitationally interact with each other because a proton is larger than an electron, a graviton emitted by a proton is larger than a graviton emitted by an electron, the inside thread of a proton G-axis is larger than the inside thread of an electron G-axis, and the size differences prevent the ability of a graviton emitted by an electron to mesh with a proton G-axis or a graviton emitted by a proton to mesh with an electron G-axis.
Tangible objects are composed of atoms which are composed of protons, electrons and neutrons.
In gravitational interactions between tangible objects (with kilogram mass greater than one microgram or 1E20 particles) the total intensity of the interaction is the sum of the contributions of the electrons and protons of which the object is composed (note that neutrons themselves do not gravitationally interact but each neutron is composed of one electron and one proton both of which do gravitationally interact).
A particle Q-axis is a single-ended hollow cylinder. The mechanism of the Q-axis is analogous to a piston which moves up and down at a frequency proportional to charge intrinsic energy. At the end of each up-stroke a single quanton is emitted. The absorption window opens at the beginning of the up-stroke and remains open until the beginning of the downstroke or the absorption of a single quanton.
The difference (the intrinsic granularity) between the inside diameter of the hollow cylindrical Q-axis and the outside diameter of the quanton allows absorption of incoming quantons at angles that can deviate from normal (straight down the center) by plus or minus 20 arcseconds.
An electron Q-axis has a RH inside thread and a proton Q-axis has a LH inside thread. An electron Q-axis emits CCW quantons and a proton Q-axis emits CW quantons.
In the bolt-turnbuckle analogy, a quanton is a moving spinning bolt, and the absorbing particle through which the G-axis passes is a turnbuckle frame:
If a CCW p-quanton emitted by a proton is absorbed into an electron RH Q-axis, the absorbing electron is attracted, accelerated in the direction of the emitting proton.
If a CCW p-quanton emitted by a proton (or the anode plate in a CRT) is absorbed into a proton LH Q-axis, the absorbing proton is repulsed, accelerated in the direction of the cathode plate (opposite the direction of the emitting proton).
If a CW e-quanton emitted by an electron is absorbed into an electron RH Q-axis, the absorbing electron is repulsed, accelerated in the direction opposite the emitting electron.
If a CW e-quanton emitted by an electron (or the cathode plate in a CRT) is absorbed into a proton LH Q-axis, the absorbing proton is repulsed, accelerated in the direction of the cathode plate (the direction opposite the emitting electron).
In a CRT, the Q-axis of an accelerated electron is oriented in the linear direction of travel and its P-G-axis are oriented transverse to the linear direction of travel. After the electron is linearly accelerated, the electron passes between oppositely charged parallel plates that emit quantons perpendicular to the linear direction of travel and these e-quantons are absorbed into the electron P-axes. The chirality meshing interactions between an electron with a linear direction of travel and a quantons emitted by either plate results in a transverse acceleration in the direction of the anode plate:
An incoming CCW p-quanton approaching an electron RH P-axis within less than 20 arcseconds deviation from normal (straight down the center) is absorbed in an attractive chirality meshing interaction in which the electron is deflected in the direction of the anode plate.
An incoming CW e-quanton approaching an electron RH P-axis within less than 20 arcseconds deviation from normal (straight down the center) is absorbed in a repulsive chirality meshing interaction in which the electron is deflected in the direction of the anode plate.
This is the mechanism of the experimental determination of the electron-proton deflection ratio.
The magnitude of the ratio between these masses is not equal to the ratio of the measured gravitational deflections but rather to the inverse of the ratio of the measured electric deflections. It would not matter which of these measurable quantities were used in the experimental determination if Newton’s laws of motion applied. However, in order for Newton’s laws to apply the assumptions behind Newtons laws, specifically the 100% probability that particles gravitationally and electrically interact, must also apply. But this is not the case for action at a distance.
The electron orientation below top left, rotated 90 degrees CCW, is identical to the electron orientations previously illustrated for a CW disk generator or a CW-wound transformer or solenoid; and the electron orientation bottom left is a 180 degree rotation of top left.
Above are reversals in Q-axis orientation due to reversals in direction of incoming quantons
Above top right and bottom right are the left-side electron orientations with the electron Q-axis directed into the plane of the paper (confirmation of the perspective transformation is easier to visualize with a model). These are the orientations of conduction electrons in an AC current.
In the top row CW quantons, emitted by the positive voltage source are absorbed in chirality meshing interactions by the electron RH Q-axis, attracting the absorbing electron. In the bottom row CCW quantons, emitted by the negative voltage source are absorbed in chirality meshing interactions into the electron RH Q-axis repelling the absorbing electron.
In either case the direction of current is into the paper.
In an AC current, a reversal in the direction of current is also a reversal in the rotational chirality of the quantons mediating the current.
In a current moving in the direction of a positive voltage source each linear chirality meshing absorption of a CW p-quanton into an electron RH Q-axis results in an attractive deflection.
In a current moving in the direction of a negative voltage source each linear chirality meshing absorption of a CCW e-quanton into an electron RH Q-axis results in a repulsive deflection.
In an AC current, each reversal in the direction of current, reverses the direction of the Q-axes of the conduction electrons. This reversal in direction is due to a complex rotation (two simultaneous 180 degree rotations) that results in photon emission.
During a shorter or longer period of time (the inverse of the AC frequency) during which the direction of current reverses, a shorter or longer inductive pulse of electromagnetic energy flows into the electron Q and P axes and the quantons of which the electromagnetic energy is composed are absorbed in rotational chirality meshing interactions.
Above left, the electron P and Q axes mesh together at their mutual orthogonal origin in a mechanism analogous to a right angle bevel gear linkage.8
Above center and right, an incoming CCW quanton induces an inward CCW rotation in the Q-axis and causes a CW outward (CCW inward) rotation of the P-axis. The rotation of the Q-axis reverses the orientation of the P-axis and G-axis, and the rotation of the P-axis reverses the orientation of the Q-axis and the orientation of the G-axis thereby restoring its orientation to the initial direction pointing left and perpendicular to a tangent to the cylindrical wire.
Above center and right, an incoming CW quanton induces an inward CW rotation in the Q-axis and causes a CCW outward (CW inward) rotation of the P-axis. The rotation of the Q-axis reverses the orientation of the P-axis and G-axis, and the rotation of the P-axis reverses the orientation of the Q-axis and the orientation of the G-axis thereby restoring its orientation to the initial direction pointing left and perpendicular to a tangent to the cylindrical wire.
In either case the electron orientations are identical, but CCW electron rotations cause the emission of CCW photons and CW electron rotations cause the emission of CW photons.
The absorption of CCW e-quantons by the Q-axis rotates the Q-axis CCW by the square root of 648,000 arcseconds (180 degrees) and the P-Q axis linkage simultaneously rotates the P-axis CW by the square root of 648,000 arcseconds (180 degrees).
If the orientation of the electron G-axis is into the paper in a plane defined by the direction of the Q-axis, the CCW rotation of the Q-axis tilts the plane of the G-axis down by the square root of 648,000 arcseconds and the CW rotation of the P-axis tilts the plane of the G-axis to the right by the square root of 648,000 arcseconds.
The net rotation of the electron G-axis is equal to the product of the square root of 648,000 arcseconds and the square root of 648,000 arcseconds.
In the production of photons by an AC current, the photon wavelength and frequency are proportional to the current reversal time, and the photon energy is proportional to the voltage.
Above, an axial projection of the helical path of a photon traces the circumference of a circle and the sine and cosine are transverse orthogonal projections.9 The crest to crest distance of the transverse orthogonal projections, or the distance between alternate crossings of the horizontal axis, is the photon wavelength.
The helical path of photons explains diffraction by a single slit, by a double slit, by an opaque circular disk, or a sphere (Arago spot).
In a beam of photons with velocity perpendicular to a flat screen or sensor, each individual photon makes a separate impact that can be sensed or is visible somewhere on the circumference of one of many separate and non-overlapping circles corresponding to all of the photons in the beam. The divergence of the beam increases the spacing between circles and the diameter of each individual photon circle which is proportional to the wavelength of each individual photon. The sensed or visible photon impacts form a region of constant intensity.
Below, the top image shows those photons, initially part of a photon beam illuminating a single slit, which passed through the single slit.10
Above, the bottom image shows those photons, initially part of a photon beam illuminating a double slit, that passed through a double slit.
Below, the image illustrating classical rays of light passing through a double slit is equally illustrative of a photon beam illuminating a double slit but, instead of constructive and destructive interference, the photons passing through the top slit diverge to the right and photons passing through the bottom slit diverge to the left. The spaces between divergent circles are dark and, due to coherence, the photon circles are brightest at the distance of maximum overlap, resulting in the characteristic double slit brighter-darker diffraction pattern.11
The mechanism of diffraction by an opaque circular disk or a sphere (Arago spot) is the same. In either case the opaque circular disk or sphere is illuminated by a photon beam of diameter larger than the diameter of the disk or sphere.
The photons passing close to the edge of the disk or sphere diverge inwards, and the spiraling helical path of a inwardly diverging CW photon passing one side of the disk will intersect in a head-on collision the spiraling helical path of a inwardly diverging CCW photon passing on the directly opposite side of the disk or sphere (if the opposite chirality photons are equidistant from the center of the disk or sphere).
In the case of a sphere illuminated by a laser, the surface of the sphere must be smooth and the ratio of the square of the diameter of the sphere divided by the product of the distance from the center of the sphere to the screen and the laser wavelength must be greater than one (similar to the Fresnel number).
Photon velocity
Constant photon velocity is due to a resonance driven by the emission of photon intrinsic energy which results in an increase in wavelength and a proportional decrease in frequency. In a related phenomenon, Arthur Holly Compton demonstrated Compton scattering in which the loss of photon kinetic energy does not change velocity but increases wavelength and proportionally decreases frequency.12
The mechanism of constant photon velocity is the emission of quantons and gravitons.
Below top, looking down into the plane of the paper a photon G-axis points in the direction of photon velocity and the P and Q-axes are orthogonal. In the language of the turnbuckle analogy, the mechanism of the photon P and Q-axes are analogous to pistons which move up and down or back and forth and emit a single quanton or graviton at the end of each stroke.
Above middle, in column A of the P-axis row, at the position of the oscillation the up-stroke has just completed, a single graviton has been emitted, and the current direction of the oscillation is now down. In column B of the P-axis row, the position of the oscillation is mid-way, and the direction of the oscillation is down. In column C of the P-axis row, at the position of the oscillation the downstroke has just completed, a single graviton has been emitted, and the current direction of the oscillation is up. In column D of the P-axis row, the position of the oscillation is mid-way, and the direction of the oscillation is up.
Above middle, in column A of the Q-axis row, the position of the oscillation is mid-way and the direction of oscillation is left. In column B of the Q-axis row, at the position of the oscillation the left-stroke has just completed, a single quanton has been emitted, and the current direction of the oscillation is right. In column C of the Q-axis row, the position of the oscillation is mid-way and the direction of the oscillation is right. In column D of the Q-axis row, at the position of the oscillation the right-stroke has just completed, a single quanton has been emitted, and the current direction of the oscillation is left.
Above left or right bottom, in each cycle of the photon frequency there are eight sequential CCW or CW alternating quanton/graviton emissions and the intrinsic energy of the photon is reduced by Lambda-bar on each emission.
This is the mechanism of intrinsic redshift.
Part Three
Nuclear magnetic resonance
In the 1922 Stern-Gerlach experiment, a molecular beam of identical silver atoms passed through an inhomogeneous magnetic field. Contrary to classical expectations, the beam of atoms did not diverge into a cone with intensity highest at the center and lowest at the outside. Instead, atoms near the center of the beam were deflected with half the silver atoms deposited on a glass slide in an upper zone and half deposited in a lower zone, illustrating “space quantization.”
The Stern-Gerlach experiment, designed to test directional quantization in a magnetic field as predicted by old quantum theory (the Bohr-Sommerfeld hypothesis)13, was conducted two years before intrinsic spin was conceived by Wolfgang Pauli and six years before Paul Dirac formalized the concept. Intrinsic spin became part of the foundation of new quantum theory.
The concept of intrinsic spin, where the property that causes the deflection of silver atoms in two opposite directions “space quantization” is inherent in the particle itself, is incorrect.
However, a molecular beam composed of atoms with magnetic moments passed through a Stern-Gerlach apparatus does exhibit the numerical property attributed to intrinsic spin but this property, interactional spin, is not inherent in the atom but is dependent on external factors.
The protons within a nucleus are the origin of spin, magnetic moment, Larmor frequency, and other nuclear gyromagnetic properties. A nucleus contains “ordinary protons” which, for clarity, will be termed Pprotons, and “protons within neutrons” will be termed Nprotons.
In nuclei with an even number of Pprotons, the Pproton magnetic flux is contained within the nucleus and does not contribute to the nuclear magnetic moment.
With neutrons the situation is quite different. A neutron is achiral: it is a composite particle composed of an Nproton-electron pair and binding energy, it has no G-axis therefore does not gravitationally interact, and no Q-axis therefore is electrically neutral.
Within a nucleus, a neutron does not have a magnetic moment (during its less than 15-minute mean lifetime after a neutron is emitted from its nucleus, a free neutron has a measurable magnetic moment, but there are no free neutrons within nuclei) but the Nproton and electron of which a neutron is composed do have magnetic moments.
The gyromagnetic properties of a nucleus, its magnetic moment, its spin, its Larmor frequency, and its gyromagnetic ratio are due to Pprotons and Nprotons.
A molecular beam (composed of nuclei, atoms and/or molecules) emerging from an oven into a vacuum will have a thermal distribution of velocities. Molecules within the beam are subject to collisions with faster or slower molecules that cause rotations and vibrations, and the orientations of unpaired Pprotons and unpaired Nprotons are constantly subject to change.
In a silver atom there is a single unpaired Pproton and the orientation of its P-axis, with respect to its direction of motion through an inhomogeneous magnetic field, will be either leading or trailing. Out of a large number of unpaired Pprotons, the P-axes will be leading 50% of the time and trailing 50% of the time, and a silver atom containing an unpaired Pproton with a leading P-axis can be deflected in the direction of the inhomogeneous magnetic north pole while a silver atom containing an unpaired Pproton with a trailing P-axis can be deflected in the direction of the south pole.
If the magnetic field is strong enough for a sufficient percentage of unpaired Pprotons (the orientation of which is constantly changing) to encounter within 20 arcseconds lines of magnetic flux and be deflected up or down, the molecular beam of silver atoms deposited on a glass slide at the center of the magnetic field (where it is strongest) will be split into two zones and, consistent with the definition of spin as equal to the difference between the number of zones minus one divided by 2 (S = (z-1)/2), a Stern-Gerlach experiment determines a spin equal to ½. This result is the only example of spin clearly determined by the position of atoms deposited on a glass slide.14
The above explanation is correct for silver atoms passed through the inhomogeneous magnetic fields of the Stern-Gerlach apparatus, but in the 1939 Rabi experimental apparatus15 (upon which modern molecular beam apparatus are modeled) the mechanism of deflection due to leading or trailing P-axes has nothing to do with the results achieved.
The 1939 Rabi experimental apparatus included back-to-back Stern-Gerlach inhomogeneous magnetic fields with opposite magnetic field orientations, but the result that dramatically changed physics, the accurate measurement of the Larmor frequency of nuclei, was done in a separate Rabi analyzer placed between the inhomogeneous magnetic fields. To Rabi, the importance of the Stern-Gerlach inhomogeneous magnets was for use in the alignment and tuning of the entire apparatus.
In a Rabi analyzer there is a strong constant magnetic field and a weaker transverse oscillating magnetic field. The purpose of the strong constant field is to decouple (increase the separation distance between) electrons and protons. The purpose of the transverse oscillating field is to stimulate the emission of photons by the decoupled protons.
When the Rabi apparatus is initially assembled, before installation of the Rabi analyzer the Stern-Gerlach apparatus is set up and tuned such that the intensity of the molecular beam leaving the apparatus is equal to its intensity upon entering.
After the unpowered Rabi analyzer is mounted between the Stern-Gerlach magnets, and the molecular beam exiting the first inhomogeneous magnetic field passes through the Rabi analyzer and enters the second inhomogeneous magnetic field, the intensity of the molecular beam leaving the apparatus decreases. In this state the entire Rabi apparatus is tuned and adjusted until the intensity of the entering molecular beam is equal to the intensity of the exiting beam.
When the crossed magnetic fields of the Rabi analyzer are switched on, for a second time the intensity of the exiting beam decreases. Then, by adjustment of the relative positions and orientations of the three magnetic fields (and also adjustment of the detector position to optimally align with decoupled protons in the nucleus of interest) the intensity of the exiting beam is returned to its initial value.
During an operational run, the transverse oscillating field stimulates the emission of photons at the same frequency as that of the transverse oscillating magnetic field. The ratio of the photon frequency divided by the strength of the strong magnetic field is equal to the Larmor frequency of the nucleus, and the Larmor frequency divided by the strong magnetic field strength is equal to the gyromagnetic ratio. The Larmor frequency has a very sharp resonant peak limited only by the accuracy of the two experimental measurables: the intensity of the strong magnetic field and the frequency of the oscillating weak magnetic field.
The gyromagnetic ratios of Li6, Li7, and F19, experimentally determined by Rabi in 1939, agree with the 2014 INDC16 values to better than 1 part in 60,000. Importantly, measurements of the gyromagnetic ratios of Li6 and Li7 were made in three different lithium molecules (LiCl, LiF, and Li2) requiring three separate operational runs, thereby demonstrating the Rabi analyzer was adjusted to optimally detect the nucleus of interest.
Modern determinations of spin are based on various types of spectroscopy, the results of which stand out as peaks in the collected data.
The magnetic flux of nuclei with an even number of Pprotons and Nprotons circulates in flux loops between pairs of Pprotons and pairs of Nprotons, and such nuclei do not have magnetic moments. The flux loops within nuclei with an odd number of Pprotons and/or Nprotons do have magnetic moments. In order for all nuclei of the same isotope to have zero or non-zero magnetic moments of the same amplitude, it is necessary for the magnetic flux loops to be circulating in the same plane.
All of the 106 selected magnetic nuclear isotopes from Lithium and Uranium, including all stable isotopes with atomic number (Z) greater than 2, plus a number of important isotopes with relatively long half-lives, belong to one of twelve different Types. The Type is determined based the spin of the isotope and the number of odd and even Pprotons and Nprotons.
An isotope contains an internal physical structure to which the property of magnetic moment correlates, but the magnetic moment is not entirely determined by the internal physical structure of a nucleus. The property of interactional spin is that portion of the magnetic moment due to factors external to the nucleus, including electromagnetic radiation, magnetic fields, electric fields and excitation energy.
Of significance to the present discussion, the detectable magnetic properties of 82 of the 106 selected isotopes (the relative spatial orientations of the flux loops associated with the Pprotons and Nprotons) can be manipulated by four different orientations of directed planar electric fields.
The magnetic signatures of the 106 selected isotopes can be sorted into twelve isotope Types with seven spin values.
Spin ½ isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and even number of Nprotons are Type A-0. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 10 are Type A-0.
Spin ½ isotopes with an even number of Pprotons and odd number of Nprotons (odd/even Reversed) are Type RA-0. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 14 are Type RA-0.
Spin 1 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and an odd number of Nprotons are Type B-1. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 2 are Type B-1.
Spin 3/2 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and even number of Nprotons are Type C-1. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 18 are Type C-1.
Spin 3/2 isotopes with an even number of Pprotons and odd number of Nprotons are Type RC-1. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 12 are Type RC-1.
Spin 5/2 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and even number of Nprotons are Type C-2. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 13 are Type C-2.
Spin 5/2 isotopes with an even number of Pprotons and odd number of Nprotons are Type RC-2. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 11 are Type RC-2.
Spin 3 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and an odd number of Nprotons are Type B-3. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 2 are Type B-3.
Spin 7/2 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and even number of Nprotons are Type A-3.
Of the 106 selected isotopes, 9 are Type A-3.
Spin 7/2 isotopes with an even number of Pprotons and odd number of Nprotons are Type RA-3. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 8 are Type RA-3.
Spin 9/2 isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and even number of Nprotons are Type C-4. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 3 are Type C-4.
Spin 9/2 isotopes with an even number of Pprotons and odd number of Nprotons are Type RC-4. Of the 106 selected isotopes, 4 are Type RC-4.
Above, the horizontal line is in the inspection plane. The vertical line, the photon path to the Rabi analyzer, is parallel to the constant magnetic field. The circle indicates the diameter of the molecular beam, and the crosshairs indicate the velocity of the beam is directed into the paper.
A molecular beam is not needed for the operation of a Rabi analyzer, all that is required is for an analytical sample (gas or liquid phase) comprising a large number of molecules containing a larger number of nuclei enclosing an even larger number of particles to be located at the intersection of the cross hairs.
The position of the horizontal inspection plane is irrelevant to Rabi analysis but it is crucial for spectroscopic analysis of flux loops.
Above left, the molecular beam (directed into the paper in the previous illustration) is directed from right to left, and the photon path to the Rabi analyzer is in the same location as in the previous illustration.
For spectroscopic analysis, the inspection plane is the plane defined by the direction the molecular beam formerly passed and the direction of the positive electric field when pointing up.
Above right, the inspection plane for spectroscopic analysis, is labelled at each corner. The dashed line in place of the former position of the molecular beam is an orthogonal axis (OA) passing through the direction of the positive side of the electric field when pointing up (UP),
and passing through the direction of the spectroscopic detectors (SD).
The intersection of OA, UP and SD is the location where the analytical sample (gas or liquid phase) is placed in the inspection plane. The electric field that orients particle Q-axes is in the inspection plane.
The detection of ten of the twelve Types of magnetic signatures (in the 106 selected isotopes) requires one of four alignments of directed electric fields: the positive side of the electric field pointing up, the positive side of the electric field pointing right, the positive side of the electric field pointing down, or the positive side of the electric field pointing left.
The four possible alignments of the electric field are illustrated on either side of the inspection plane (but in operation the entire breadth of the electric field points in the same direction) and the directed lines on the edges of the inspection plane represent the positions of thin wire cathodes that produce planar electric fields.
Prior to an operational run, the spectroscopic detectors are adjusted to optimally detect the magnetic properties of the isotope to be analyzed.
Above is a summary of isotope magnetic signatures.
Column 1 lists the twelve magnetic isotope Types.
In column 2, with the P-axes of particles oriented by a constant magnetic field directed up in the direction of the magnetic north pole and in the absence of a directed electric field, the magnetic signatures due to flipping odd Pproton P-axes (the arrow on the left of the vignette) and odd Nproton P-axes (the arrow on the right of the vignette) are illustrated.
See below, in the detailed discussion of Type B-1, for the reason there is a zero instead of an arrow in Types B-1 and B-3.
The magnetic signatures due to flux loops in the presence of the four orientations of an electric field, are given in columns 3, 4, 5 and 6 for electric fields directed up, directed down, directed to the right, or directed to the left.
In illustrations of flux loop magnetic signatures, if the arrows are oriented up and down the arrow on the left of the vignette represents the direction of Pproton flux loops and the arrow on the right represents the direction of Nproton flux loops, if the arrows are oriented left and right the arrow on the top of the vignette represents the direction of Pproton flux loops and the arrow on the bottom represents the direction of Nproton flux loops.
In total there are six directed orthogonal planes in Cartesian space but only four of these are represented in columns 3, 4, 5 and 6. This omission is due to the elliptical planar shape of magnetic flux loops: the missing orientations provide edge-on views without detectable magnetic signatures.
Type A-0
7N15, with 7 Pprotons and 8 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type A-0 isotope. In Type A-0 isotopes the flux loops associated with Pprotons and Nprotons lie in a directed Cartesian plane without detectable flux loop signatures.
In an analytical sample, 50% of the odd (unpaired) Pproton P-axes will be oriented in one direction and 50% in the opposite direction. The orientation of the magnetic axes of the odd Pproton are flipped by the transverse oscillating magnetic field and the spectroscopic detectors sense two different magnetic signatures resulting in two peaks corresponding to a spin of ½.
Above is the magnetic signature of Type A-0. The left arrow pointing up is the direction of the odd Pproton P-axis after emission of a photon (previously the constant magnetic field aligned the Pproton P-axis in this orientation, then absorption of intrinsic energy from the transverse oscillating magnetic field flipped the axis to pointing down then, due to the 180 degree rotation of the P-Q axes with respect to the direction of the G-axis, the absorbed intrinsic energy was released as a photon when the axis was flipped back to pointing up). The arrow pointing down is the antiparallel direction of the P-axis of a paired Nproton (which does not emit a photon).
The experimental detection of Type A-0 isotopes requires a constant magnetic field oriented in the direction of magnetic north.
Type RA-0
6C13, with 6 Pprotons and 7 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type RA-0 isotope. In Type RA-0 isotopes the flux loops associated with Pprotons and Nprotons lie in a directed Cartesian plane without detectable flux loop signatures.
In an analytical sample, 50% of the odd (unpaired) Nproton P-axes will be oriented in one direction and 50% in the opposite direction. The orientation of the magnetic axes of the odd Nproton are flipped by the transverse oscillating magnetic field and the spectroscopic detectors produce two different magnetic signatures resulting in two peaks corresponding to a spin of ½.
Above is the magnetic signature of Type RA-0. The left arrow pointing up is the direction of the P-axis of a paired Pproton (which does not emit a photon). The right arrow pointing down is the direction of the odd Nproton P-axis after emission of a photon (previously the constant magnetic field aligned the Nproton P-axis in this orientation, then absorption of intrinsic energy from the transverse oscillating magnetic field flipped the axis to pointing up then, due to the 180 degree rotation of the P-Q axes with respect to the direction of the G-axis, the absorbed intrinsic energy was released as a photon when the axis was flipped back to pointing down).
The experimental detection of Type RA-0 isotopes requires a constant magnetic field oriented in the direction of magnetic north.
Type B-1
3Li6, with 3 Pprotons and 3 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type B-1 isotope. In isotopes with an odd number of Pprotons and Nprotons, the odd Pproton interacts with the electron in the odd Nproton preventing electron-Nproton decoupling by the constant magnetic field and the odd Nproton P-axis is unable to be flipped by the transverse oscillating magnetic field, but the electron-Pprotonis decoupled and the orientation of the odd Pproton magnetic axis is flipped by the transverse oscillating magnetic field, and the spectroscopic detectors, adjusted to optimally recognize the magnetic signatures of 3Li6, sense one distinctive magnetic signature, resulting in one peak.
In Type B-1, the odd Nproton P-axis is unable to be flipped thus there is no magnetic signature due to the Nproton itself, but both the Nproton and the Pproton have associated flux loops and spectroscopic detectors can sense the magnetic signatures of the flux loops in the presence of a directed electric field pointing up.
In the analysis of isotopes with detectable flux loop signatures there are four possible orientations of the directed electric fields. The magnetic flux loops associated with Type-1 isotopes are detectable if the directed electric field is pointing up. The magnetic flux loops associated with Type-2 isotopes are detectable if the directed electric field is pointing down. The magnetic flux loops associated with Type-3 isotopes are detectable if the directed electric field is pointing right. The magnetic flux loops associated with Type-4 isotopes are detectable if the directed electric field is pointing left.
Each of these directed electric field orientations require different experiments, therefore the results of five experiments (including one experiment without directed electric fields) are needed to fully establish the Type of an unknown isotope.
The flux loops circulating through particle P-axes can pass through all radial planes. The radial flux planes in the above diagram are in the plane of the paper demonstrating, when detected from opposite directions, flux loops will be CW (directed right-left) or CCW (directed left-right).
Since Pprotons and Nprotons are oppositely aligned, a CW Pproton signature is identical to an Nproton CCW signature, and a CCW Pproton signature is identical to an Nproton CW signature.
Because the magnetic signatures of the particles in the field of view of a detector are differently oriented, on average 50% of the flux loop magnetic signatures will be CW and 50% CCW. Of the 50% of the CW signatures 25% will be due to Pprotons and 25% due to Nprotons, and of the 50% of the CCW signatures 25% will be due to Pprotons and 25% due to Nprotons.
Thus, there will be two different magnetic signatures resulting to two peaks, but we are unable to distinguish which is due to CW Pproton flux loops or CCW Nproton flux loops, and which is due to CCW Pproton flux loops or CW Nproton flux loops.
In Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to the odd Pproton (experimentally determined in the absence of an electric field) has one peak, and the magnetic signature due to flux loops associated with Pprotons and Nprotons (experimentally determined in an electric field oriented parallel to the magnetic field) has two peaks, totaling three peaks corresponding to a spin of 1.
Here we come to a fundamental issue. Is the uncertainty in situations involving linked physical properties (complementarity) described by probability or is it causedby probability? In 1925 Werner Heisenberg theorized this type of uncertainty was caused by probability and that opinion became, along with intrinsic spin, an important part of the foundation of new quantum theory.
In nature, the orientation of the magnetic signatures of isotopes and the orientation of the nuclei containing the particles responsible for the magnetic signatures are random. The magnetic signatures due to a large number of randomly oriented particles are indistinguishable from background noise, but under the proper experimental conditions, the magnetic signatures are discernable.
The magnetic signatures of flux loops, imperceptible in nature, are perceptible when the Q-axes of the associated particles are aligned.
A constant magnetic field is not needed to detect the magnetic signatures of flux loops, but compared to the Rabi analyzer the inspection plane to detect the magnetic signatures of flux loops is in the identical position, and the directed orthogonal plane pointing up in the direction of magnetic north in the Rabi analyzer is the identical to the directed orthogonal plane pointing up in the direction of the positive electric field in the flux loops analyzer, that is, the direction of the electric field is parallel to the magnetic field.
Therefore, even though the magnetic field is not needed to detect the magnetic signatures of flux loops, if the magnetic field is present in addition to the directed electric field, its presence would not alter the experimental results, but it might provide additional information.
Here is a prediction of the present theory. If the experiment detecting the magnetic signature of Type B-1 is conducted in the presence of a constant magnetic field and a directed electric field pointing up, that one experiment will determine the magnetic signatures shown above plus two additional signatures: (1) the magnetic signature due to CW Pproton flux loops and CCW Nproton flux loops and (2) the magnetic signature due to CW Nproton flux loops and CCW Pproton flux loops.
This result would demonstrate the uncertainty in at least one situation involving linked physical properties is described by probability but is not causedby probability. This and other experiments yet to be devised, will overturn the concept of causation by probability, and validate Einstein’s intuition that God “does not play dice with the universe.”17
Type C-1
3Li7, with 3 Pprotons and 4 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type C-1 isotope.
As in Type A-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. In total, Type C-1 isotopes have four peaks corresponding to a spin of 3/2.
Type RC-1
4Be9, with 4 Pprotons and 5 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number RC-1 isotope.
As in Type RA-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. In total, Type RC-1 isotopes have four peaks corresponding to a spin of 3/2.
Type C-2
13Al27, with 13 Pprotons and 14 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type C-2 isotope.
As in Type A-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks.
In the identification of Type C-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. In total, Type C-2 isotopes have six peaks corresponding to a spin of 5/2.
Type RC-2
8O17, with 8 Pprotons and 9 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type RC-2 isotope. 8O17 has one odd Nproton and no odd Pprotons.
As in Type RA-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks.
In the identification of Type RC-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. In total, Type RC-2 isotopes have six peaks corresponding to a spin of 5/2.
Type B-3
5B10, with 5 Pprotons and 5 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type B-3 isotope.
As in Type A-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. As in Type C-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks.
In the identification of Type B-3, the odd Pproton flux loops, determined in an electric field pointing right, has two peaks. In total, Type B-3 isotopes have seven peaks corresponding to a spin of 3.
A-3
21Sc45, with 21 Pprotons and 24 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type A-3 isotope.
As in Type A-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. As in Type C-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. As in Type B-3, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing right, has two peaks. In total, Type A-3 isotopes have eight peaks corresponding to a spin of 7/2.
RA-3
20Ca43, with 20 Pprotons and 23 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type RA-3 isotope.
As in Type RA-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. As in Type RC-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. As in Type B-3, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing right, has two peaks. In total, Type RA-3 isotopes have 8 peaks corresponding to a spin of 7/2.
C-4
41NB93, with 41 Pprotons and 52 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type C-4 isotope.
As in Type A-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. As in Type C-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. As in Type B-3, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing right, has two peaks. In the identification of Type C-4, the odd Nproton flux loops, determined in an electric field pointing left, has two peaks. In total, Type C-4 isotopes have 10 peaks corresponding to a spin of 9/2.
RC-4
32Ge73, with 32 Pprotons, 41 Nprotons, is the lowest atomic number Type RC-4 isotope.
As in Type RA-0, in a constant magnetic field absent electric fields the magnetic signature due to an odd particle has two peaks. As in Type B-1, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing up has two peaks. As in Type RC-2, the flux loops of an odd particle, determined in an electric field pointing down, has two peaks. As in Type B-3, the magnetic signature due to flux loops in a directed electric field pointing right, has two peaks. In the identification of Type RC-4, the odd Nproton flux loops, determined in an electric field pointing left, has two peaks. In total, Type RC-4 isotopes have 10 peaks corresponding to a spin of 9/2.
Z
N
Z+N
Spin
Peaks
Type
7N15
7
8
15
0.5
2
A-0
9F19
9
10
19
0.5
2
A-0
15P31
15
16
31
0.5
2
A-0
39Y89
39
50
89
0.5
2
A-0
45Rh103
45
58
103
0.5
2
A-0
47Ag109
47
62
109
0.5
2
A-0
47Ag107
47
60
107
0.5
2
A-0
69Tm169
69
100
169
0.5
2
A-0
81Tl203
81
122
203
0.5
2
A-0
81Tl205
81
124
205
0.5
2
A-0
6C13
6
7
13
0.5
2
RA-0
14Si29
14
15
29
0.5
2
RA-0
26Fe57
26
31
57
0.5
2
RA-0
34Se77
34
43
77
0.5
2
RA-0
48Cd111
48
63
111
0.5
2
RA-0
50Sn117
50
67
117
0.5
2
RA-0
50Sn115
50
65
115
0.5
2
RA-0
52Te125
52
73
125
0.5
2
RA-0
54Xe129
54
75
129
0.5
2
RA-0
74W183
74
109
183
0.5
2
RA-0
76Os187
76
111
187
0.5
2
RA-0
78Pt195
78
117
195
0.5
2
RA-0
80Hg199
80
119
199
0.5
2
RA-0
82Pb207
82
125
207
0.5
2
RA-0
3Li6
3
3
6
1.0
3
B-1
7N14
7
7
14
1.0
3
B-1
3Li7
3
4
7
1.5
4
C-1
5B11
5
6
11
1.5
4
C-1
11Na23
11
12
23
1.5
4
C-1
17Cl35
17
18
35
1.5
4
C-1
17Cl37
17
20
37
1.5
4
C-1
19K39
19
20
39
1.5
4
C-1
19K41
19
22
41
1.5
4
C-1
29Cu63
29
34
63
1.5
4
C-1
29Cu65
29
36
65
1.5
4
C-1
31Ga69
31
38
69
1.5
4
C-1
31Ga71
31
40
71
1.5
4
C-1
33As75
33
42
75
1.5
4
C-1
35Br79
35
44
79
1.5
4
C-1
35Br81
35
46
81
1.5
4
C-1
65Tb159
65
94
159
1.5
4
C-1
77Ir193
77
116
193
1.5
4
C-1
77Ir191
77
114
191
1.5
4
C-1
79Au197
79
118
197
1.5
4
C-1
4Be9
4
5
9
1.5
4
RC-1
10Ne21
10
11
21
1.5
4
RC-1
16S33
16
17
33
1.5
4
RC-1
24Cr53
24
29
53
1.5
4
RC-1
28Ni61
28
33
61
1.5
4
RC-1
54Xe131
54
77
131
1.5
4
RC-1
56Ba135
56
79
135
1.5
4
RC-1
56Ba137
56
81
137
1.5
4
RC-1
64Gd155
64
91
155
1.5
4
RC-1
64Gd157
64
93
157
1.5
4
RC-1
76Os189
76
113
189
1.5
4
RC-1
80Hg201
80
121
201
1.5
4
RC-1
13Al27
13
14
27
2.5
6
C-2
25Mn51
25
26
51
2.5
6
C-2
25Mn55
25
30
55
2.5
6
C-2
37Rb85
37
48
85
2.5
6
C-2
51Sb121
51
70
121
2.5
6
C-2
53I127
53
74
127
2.5
6
C-2
59Pr141
59
82
141
2.5
6
C-2
61Pm145
61
84
145
2.5
6
C-2
63Eu151
63
88
151
2.5
6
C-2
63Eu153
63
90
153
2.5
6
C-2
75Re185
75
110
185
2.5
6
C-2
8O17
8
9
17
2.5
6
RC-2
12Mg25
12
13
25
2.5
6
RC-2
22Ti47
22
25
47
2.5
6
RC-2
30Zn67
30
37
67
2.5
6
RC-2
40Zr91
40
51
91
2.5
6
RC-2
42Mo95
42
53
95
2.5
6
RC-2
42Mo97
42
55
97
2.5
6
RC-2
44Ru101
44
57
101
2.5
6
RC-2
44Ru99
44
55
99
2.5
6
RC-2
46Pd105
46
59
105
2.5
6
RC-2
66Dy161
66
95
161
2.5
6
RC-2
66Dy163
66
97
163
2.5
6
RC-2
70Yb173
70
103
173
2.5
6
RC-2
5B10
5
5
10
3.0
7
B-3
11Na22
11
11
22
3.0
7
B-3
21Sc45
21
24
45
3.5
8
A-3
23V51
23
28
51
3.5
8
A-3
27Co59
27
32
59
3.5
8
A-3
51Sb123
51
72
123
3.5
8
A-3
55Cs133
55
78
133
3.5
8
A-3
57La139
57
82
139
3.5
8
A-3
67Ho165
67
98
165
3.5
8
A-3
71Lu175
71
104
175
3.5
8
A-3
73Ta181
73
108
181
3.5
8
A-3
20Ca43
20
23
43
3.5
8
RA-3
22Ti49
22
27
49
3.5
8
RA-3
60Nd143
60
83
143
3.5
8
RA-3
60Nd145
60
85
145
3.5
8
RA-3
62Sm149
62
87
149
3.5
8
RA-3
68Er167
68
99
167
3.5
8
RA-3
72Hf177
72
105
177
3.5
8
RA-3
92U235
92
143
235
3.5
8
RA-3
41Nb93
41
52
93
4.5
10
C-4
49In113
49
64
113
4.5
10
C-4
83Bi209
83
126
209
4.5
10
C-4
32Ge73
32
41
73
4.5
10
RC-4
36Kr83
36
47
83
4.5
10
RC-4
38Sr87
38
49
87
4.5
10
RC-4
72Hf179
72
107
179
4.5
10
RC-4
Z
N
Z+N
Spin
Peaks
Type
3Li6
3
3
6
1.0
3
B-1
3Li7
3
4
7
1.5
4
C-1
4Be9
4
5
9
1.5
4
RC-1
5B10
5
5
10
3.0
7
B-3
5B11
5
6
11
1.5
4
C-1
6C13
6
7
13
0.5
2
RA-0
7N14
7
7
14
1.0
3
B-1
7N15
7
8
15
0.5
2
A-0
8O17
8
9
17
2.5
6
RC-2
9F19
9
10
19
0.5
2
A-0
10Ne21
10
11
21
1.5
4
RC-1
11Na23
11
12
23
1.5
4
C-1
11Na22
11
11
22
3.0
7
B-3
12Mg25
12
13
25
2.5
6
RC-2
13Al27
13
14
27
2.5
6
C-2
14Si29
14
15
29
0.5
2
RA-0
15P31
15
16
31
0.5
2
A-0
16S33
16
17
33
1.5
4
RC-1
17Cl35
17
18
35
1.5
4
C-1
17Cl37
17
20
37
1.5
4
C-1
19K39
19
20
39
1.5
4
C-1
19K41
19
22
41
1.5
4
C-1
20Ca43
20
23
43
3.5
8
RA-3
21Sc45
21
24
45
3.5
8
A-3
22Ti47
22
25
47
2.5
6
RC-2
22Ti49
22
27
49
3.5
8
RA-3
23V51
23
28
51
3.5
8
A-3
24Cr53
24
29
53
1.5
4
RC-1
25Mn51
25
26
51
2.5
6
C-2
25Mn55
25
30
55
2.5
6
C-2
26Fe57
26
31
57
0.5
2
RA-0
27Co59
27
32
59
3.5
8
A-3
28Ni61
28
33
61
1.5
4
RC-1
29Cu63
29
34
63
1.5
4
C-1
29Cu65
29
36
65
1.5
4
C-1
30Zn67
30
37
67
2.5
6
RC-2
31Ga69
31
38
69
1.5
4
C-1
31Ga71
31
40
71
1.5
4
C-1
32Ge73
32
41
73
4.5
10
RC-4
33As75
33
42
75
1.5
4
C-1
34Se77
34
43
77
0.5
2
RA-0
35Br79
35
44
79
1.5
4
C-1
35Br81
35
46
81
1.5
4
C-1
36Kr83
36
47
83
4.5
10
RC-4
37Rb85
37
48
85
2.5
6
C-2
38Sr87
38
49
87
4.5
10
RC-4
39Y89
39
50
89
0.5
2
A-0
40Zr91
40
51
91
2.5
6
RC-2
41Nb93
41
52
93
4.5
10
C-4
42Mo95
42
53
95
2.5
6
RC-2
42Mo97
42
55
97
2.5
6
RC-2
44Ru101
44
57
101
2.5
6
RC-2
44Ru99
44
55
99
2.5
6
RC-2
45Rh103
45
58
103
0.5
2
A-0
46Pd105
46
59
105
2.5
6
RC-2
47Ag107
47
60
107
0.5
2
A-0
47Ag109
47
62
109
0.5
2
A-0
48Cd111
48
63
111
0.5
2
RA-0
49In113
49
64
113
4.5
10
C-4
50Sn115
50
65
115
0.5
2
RA-0
50Sn117
50
67
117
0.5
2
RA-0
51Sb121
51
70
121
2.5
6
C-2
51Sb123
51
72
123
3.5
8
A-3
52Te125
52
73
125
0.5
2
RA-0
53I127
53
74
127
2.5
6
C-2
54Xe129
54
75
129
0.5
2
RA-0
54Xe131
54
77
131
1.5
4
RC-1
55Cs133
55
78
133
3.5
8
A-3
56Ba135
56
79
135
1.5
4
RC-1
56Ba137
56
81
137
1.5
4
RC-1
57La139
57
82
139
3.5
8
A-3
59Pr141
59
82
141
2.5
6
C-2
60Nd143
60
83
143
3.5
8
RA-3
60Nd145
60
85
145
3.5
8
RA-3
61Pm145
61
84
145
2.5
6
C-2
62Sm149
62
87
149
3.5
8
RA-3
63Eu151
63
88
151
2.5
6
C-2
63Eu153
63
90
153
2.5
6
C-2
64Gd155
64
91
155
1.5
4
RC-1
64Gd157
64
93
157
1.5
4
RC-1
65Tb159
65
94
159
1.5
4
C-1
66Dy161
66
95
161
2.5
6
RC-2
66Dy163
66
97
163
2.5
6
RC-2
67Ho165
67
98
165
3.5
8
A-3
68Er167
68
99
167
3.5
8
RA-3
69Tm169
69
100
169
0.5
2
A-0
70Yb173
70
103
173
2.5
6
RC-2
71Lu175
71
104
175
3.5
8
A-3
72Hf177
72
105
177
3.5
8
RA-3
72Hf179
72
107
179
4.5
10
RC-4
73Ta181
73
108
181
3.5
8
A-3
74W183
74
109
183
0.5
2
RA-0
75Re185
75
110
185
2.5
6
C-2
76Os187
76
111
187
0.5
2
RA-0
76Os189
76
113
189
1.5
4
RC-1
77Ir191
77
114
191
1.5
4
C-1
77Ir193
77
116
193
1.5
4
C-1
78Pt195
78
117
195
0.5
2
RA-0
79Au197
79
118
197
1.5
4
C-1
80Hg199
80
119
199
0.5
2
RA-0
80Hg201
80
121
201
1.5
4
RC-1
81Tl203
81
122
203
0.5
2
A-0
81Tl205
81
124
205
0.5
2
A-0
82Pb207
82
125
207
0.5
2
RA-0
83Bi209
83
126
209
4.5
10
C-4
92U235
92
143
235
3.5
8
RA-3
In GAP, the gyromagnetic ratio of a nucleus is equal to the product of the INDC isotope g-factor and the CODATA nuclear magneton divided by the product of the INDC intrinsic spin and the CODATA reduced Plank constant, and the magnetic moment of a nucleus is equal to the product of the INDC isotope g-factor and the CODATA nuclear magneton.
In discrete physics, the magnetic moment of a nucleus is equal the product of two times the interactional spin (converts spin to number of odd Pprotons and/or odd Nprotons), the kinetic steric factor (converts molecular beam thermal energy into Joules), Lambda-bar, and the GAP value for the gyromagnetic ratio (assumed correct).
In the 106 isotopes tested, the ratio of the INDC isotope magnetic moment divided by the value denominated in discrete units is equal to 1.0288816.
The difference can be narrowed by adjustment but cannot be eliminated because CODATA constants are not exactly reconciled.
Part Four
Particle acceleration
Einstein believed mass was constant and many of his revolutionary discoveries were based on that concept. Constancy of mass is an eminently reasonable assumption because Newtonian equations are also founded on mass conservation and in the majority of situations his equations accurately predict the observables. But in fact, as was succinctly expressed in his letter to Richard Bentley, his equations do not correspond to physical reality.18
Einstein also believed the speed of light was constant and since kinetic energy is proportional to mass and velocity, he concluded that the mass of a particle increases with velocity and approaches (but never reaches) a maximum value as the velocity approaches the speed of light. In special relativity he was able to derive, in a few simple equations, the relativistic momentum and energy (mass-energy) of a particle.
In general relativity, Einstein’s field equations described the curvature of space-time in intense gravitational fields in agreement with the measured value for the precession of the perihelion of mercury. It seems likely the field equations were derived with that result in mind. Even so, this approach is eminently justifiable because measurables are valid assumptions for a physical theory.
Einstein’s prediction that the curvature of space-time in intense gravitational fields was not only responsible for the precession of the perihelion of mercury but would also bend rays of light was verified in two astronomical expeditions led by Arthur Eddington and Andrew Crommelin. Their observations were acclaimed as verification of general relativity and today the curvature of space-time is considered by most scientists to be undisputed.
Unfortunately, this undisputed theory cannot determine the velocity of a relativistically accelerated electron or proton and does not provide a mechanism for the increase in energy and mass (mass-energy).
The present theory derives the velocity and mass-energy of accelerated electrons and protons, and provides a mechanism.
In particle acceleration, charged particles are electrostatically formed into a linear beam and accelerated, then injected into a circular accelerator (or cyclotron) where they are magnetically formed into a circular beam and further accelerated by oscillating magnetic fields. Particle acceleration in linear and circular beams is mediated by chirality meshing interactions.
An electrostatic voltage is the emission of quantons:
In electrostatic acceleration of negatively charged particles between a negative cathode on the left emitting CCW quantons and a positive anode on the right emitting CW quantons, chirality meshing absorptions of CCW quantons results in repulsive deflections (voltage acceleration) to the right and chirality meshing absorptions of CCW quantons results in attractive deflections (voltage acceleration) to the right.
If positively charged particles are between a negative cathode on the left emitting CCW quantons and a positive anode on the right emitting CW quantons, chirality meshing absorptions of CW quantons results in attractive deflections (voltage acceleration) to the left and chirality meshing absorptions of CW quantons results in repulsive deflections (voltage acceleration) to the left.
Quantons are also produced transverse to a magnetic field with CCW quantons emitted by the magnetic North pole and CW quantons emitted by the magnetic South pole:
In acceleration by a transverse oscillating magnetic field, charged particles are alternately pushed (repulsively deflected) from one direction and pulled (attractively deflected) from the opposite direction.
Negatively charged particles are alternately pushed (deflected in the direction of the positive anode) due to the absorption of CCW quantons and pulled (deflected in the direction of the positive anode) due to the absorption of CW quantons.
Positively charged particles are alternately pulled (deflected in the direction of the negative cathode) due to the absorption of CCW quantons, and pushed (deflected in the direction of the negative cathode) due to the absorption of CW quantons.
In either case (electrostatic voltage or oscillating magnetic voltage) the energy of simultaneous acceleration by oppositely directed voltages is proportional to the square of the voltage.
A chirality meshing absorption of a quanton increases the intrinsic energy of a particle and produces an intrinsic deflection that increases the particle velocity. Like kinetic acceleration, an intrinsic deflection increases the velocity but does so without the dissipation of kinetic energy.
The number of particles and quantons is directly proportional to the intrinsic Josephson constant: 3.0000E15 quantons are absorbed by 3.0000E15 particles per second per Volt. At 400 Volts 1.2000E18 quantons are absorbed by 1.2000E18 particles per second; and at 250,000 Volts 7.5000E20 quantons are absorbed by 7.5000E20 particles per second.
Each quanton absorption produces a deflection (acceleration) equal to the square root of Lambda-bar divided by the particle amplitude. Quanton absorption by an electron produces a deflection of 2.5327E-18 meters, and quanton absorption by a proton produces a deflection of 2.0680E-19 meters.
The number of chirality meshing interactions is equal to the square of the voltage divided by the square root of Lambda-bar. The intrinsic energy absorbed by a particle in a chirality meshing interaction is equal to the product of the number of chirality meshing interactions and Lambda-bar, divided by the number of particles. The accelerated particle intrinsic energy is equal to the sum of the particle intrinsic energy plus the intrinsic energy absorbed by the particle in a chirality meshing interaction.
The kinetic mass-energy in units of Joule is equal to the product of the accelerated particle intrinsic energy, the square of the photon velocity, and the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by Lambda-bar.
Electron acceleration
Below left, the GAP equation for electron velocity due to electrostatic or electromagnetic voltage is equal to the square root of the ratio of the product of 2, the CODATA elementary charge (units of Coulomb) and the voltage, divided by the CODATA electron mass (units of kilogram).
Above right, the discrete equation for electron velocity due to electrostatic or electromagnetic voltage is equal to the square root of the ratio of the product of 2, the charge intrinsic energy and the voltage, divided by the electron intrinsic energy.
The velocity calculated by the GAP equation is higher than the discrete equation by a factor of 1.007697. The difference can be narrowed by adjustment but cannot be eliminated because CODATA constants are not reconciled.
The analysis of electron acceleration includes a range of ten voltages between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage. The maximum voltage is equal to a few millivolts less than the theoretical voltage required to accelerate an electron to the photon velocity (an impossibility), which, if calculated to fifteen significant digits, is 259807.621135332 Volts.
Top row column 1, the voltages used in this example analysis are 1, 100, 400, 800, 4000, 10000, 25000, 100000, 250000, and 259807.621135 Volts. The highest voltage, calculated to thirteen significant digits, exactly converts to the photon velocity (an impossibility) to eleven significant digits but is less than the photon velocity (the correct result) at 12 significant digits (this is an excellent example of a discretely exact property).
The equations following, calculations for 100 Volts, are identical to the equations for any other of the nine voltages, or for any other range of ten voltages greater than zero and less than the theoretical maximum.
Top row column 2, the calculated electron velocity per the discrete equation.
Top row column 3, the number of accelerated (deflected) electrons is equal to the ratio of the voltage divided by the intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum.
Top row column 4, the deflection per quanton is equal to the square root of Lambda-bar divided by the electron amplitude.
This is the deflection of a chirality meshing interaction between a quanton and an electron.
Bottom row column 1, the number of chirality meshing interactions is equal to the square of the voltage divided by the square root of Lambda-bar.
Bottom row column 2, the increase in intrinsic energy per electron due to chirality meshing interactions, equal to the product of the number of chirality meshing interactions and Lambda-bar divided by the number of electrons, is denominated in units of Einstein.
Bottom row column 3, the accelerated electron energy is equal to the sum of the electron intrinsic energy and the increase in intrinsic energy per electron.
Bottom row column 4, the mass-energy in units of Joule is equal to the product of the accelerated electron intrinsic energy, the square of the photon velocity and the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by Lambda-bar.
Proton acceleration
The analysis of proton acceleration includes a range of ten voltages between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage. For purposes of comparison, we specify the same voltages as used for the electron.
The theoretical voltage required to accelerate a proton to the photon velocity (an impossibility) is 38971143.1702997 Volts. Any voltage less than this theoretical maximum will accelerate a proton to less than the photon velocity.
The voltage range used in this example analysis is 1, 100, 400, 800, 4000, 10000, 25000, 100000, 250000, and 259807.621135 Volts. The equations below, the calculations for 100 Volts, are identical to the equations for any other accelerating voltage range greater than zero and less than the theoretical maximum.
The analysis of proton acceleration includes a range of ten voltages between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage. The maximum voltage is equal to a few millivolts less than the theoretical voltage required to accelerate a proton to the photon velocity (an impossibility), which, if calculated to fifteen significant digits, is 259807.621135332 Volts.
Below left, the GAP equation for proton velocity due to electrostatic or electromagnetic voltage is equal to the square root of the ratio of the product of 2, the CODATA elementary charge (units of Coulomb) and the voltage, divided by the CODATA proton mass (units of kilogram).
Above right, the discrete equation for proton velocity, due to electrostatic or electromagnetic voltage, is equal to the square root of the ratio of the product of 2, the charge intrinsic energy (in units of intrinsic Volt) and the voltage, divided by the proton intrinsic energy (in units of Einstein).
The discrete proton velocity is lower than the discrete electron velocity by the square root of 150 (the square root of the proton amplitude).
The equations below, calculations for 100 Volts, are identical to the equations for any other of the nine voltages, or for any other range of ten voltages greater than zero and less than the theoretical maximum.
Top row column 1, the voltages used in this example analysis are 1, 100, 400, 800, 4000, 10000, 25000, 100000, 250000, and 259807.621135 Volts. The highest voltage, calculated to thirteen significant digits, exactly converts to the photon velocity (an impossibility) to eleven significant digits but is less than the photon velocity (the correct result) at 12 significant digits.
The equations following, calculations for 100 Volts, are identical to the equations for any other of the nine voltages, or for any other range of ten voltages greater than zero and less than the theoretical maximum.
Top row column 2, the calculated proton velocity per the discrete equation.
Top row column 3, the number of accelerated (deflected) protons is equal to the ratio of the voltage divided by the intrinsic electron magnetic flux quantum.
Top row column 4, the deflection per quanton is equal to the square root of Lambda-bar divided by the proton amplitude.
This is the deflection of a chirality meshing interaction between a quanton and a proton.
Bottom row column 1, the number of chirality meshing interactions is equal to the square of the voltage divided by the square root of Lambda-bar.
Bottom row column 2, the increase in intrinsic energy per proton due to chirality meshing interactions, equal to the product of the number of chirality meshing interactions and Lambda-bar divided by the number of protons, is denominated in units of Einstein.
Bottom row column 3, the accelerated proton energy is equal to the sum of the intrinsic proton energy and the increase in intrinsic energy per proton.
Bottom row column 4, the mass-energy in units of Joule is equal to the product of the accelerated proton intrinsic energy, the square of the photon velocity and the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by Lambda-bar.
Part Five
Atomic Spectra
The Rydberg equations correspond to high accuracy with the hydrogen spectral series and the Newtonian equations correspond to high accuracy with orbital motion but, despite many years of considerable effort, physicists have been unable to account for the spectrum of helium or for non-Newtonian stellar rotation curves.
Previously, we reformulated the Newtonian equations and explained stellar rotation curves. In this chapter we will reformulate the Rydberg equations for the spectral series of hydrogen and derive a general explanation for atomic spectra.
The equation formulated by Johann Balmer in 1885, in which the hydrogen spectrum wave numbers are proportional to the product of a constant and the difference between the inverse square of two integers, is correct, but the Bohr Model is not.
The electron is not a point particle, the electron does not orbit the proton, the force conveyed by an electron is not transmitted an infinite distance, at an infinitesimal distance the force is not infinite, electrons with lower energy and lower wave number are closer to the proton, and electrons with higher energy and higher wave number are further away from the proton (the Bohr distance-energy relationship must be reversed).
In hydrogen an electron and proton are engaged in a positional resonance. In atoms larger than hydrogen many electrons and protons are engaged in positional resonances. Each resonance is between one electron external to the nucleus and one proton internal to the nucleus, in which the electron and the nuclear proton are facing in opposite directions and each particle emits quantons that are absorbed by the other particle. On emission by the electron the quanton is CCW and on emission by the nuclear proton the quanton is CW. On emission the emitting particle recoils by a distance proportional to the particle intrinsic energy and on absorption the absorbing particle is attractively deflected (a chirality meshing interaction) by a distance proportional to the particle intrinsic energy. The result is a sustained positional resonance of a CCW quanton emitted in one direction by the electron and absorbed by the nuclear proton and a CW quanton emitted in the opposite direction by the nuclear proton and absorbed by the electron.
In the hydrogen atom, the resonance can be situated at any one of several quantized positions proportional to energy and corresponding to spectral emission and absorption lines. On emission of a photon the energy of the resonance decreases, and the electron drops to the adjacent lower energy level. On absorption of a photon the energy of the resonance increases, and the electron jumps to the adjacent higher energy level. The highest stable energy level, corresponding to an emission-only line, the maximum electron-proton separation distance beyond which the positional resonance no longer exists, is the hydrogen ionization energy.
The above paragraphs summarize the spectral mechanism which, for the time being, shall be considered a hypothesis.
The intrinsic to kinetic energy factor is equal to the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by the Coulomb divided by the ratio of Lambda-bar divided by the charge intrinsic energy, the ratio of the discrete Planck constant divided by the product of Lambda-bar and the square root of the proton amplitude divided by two, and two times the intrinsic steric factor.
The ionization energy of hydrogen (in larger atoms the ionization energy required to remove the last electron) is a discretely exact single value above which the atom no longer exists. The measured energy of hydrogen ionization is 1312 kJ/mol, and the corresponding CRC value is 13.59844 (units of kinetic electron Volts).19 Kinetic electron Volts divided by Omega-2 equals intrinsic Volts (units of Joule), which divided by 12 (the intrinsic to kinetic energy factor) equals intrinsic Volts (units of Einstein), which multiplied by the intrinsic electron charge equals intrinsic energy, which divided by Lambda-bar is equal to the photon frequency of hydrogen ionization.
Working backwards from the calculation sequences above, the discretely exact value of the photon ionization frequency is 3.28000000E15.
The intrinsic energy of hydrogen ionization, denominated in units of Einstein, is equal to the product of the photon frequency and Lambda-bar.
The intrinsic energy of hydrogen ionization, denominated in units of Joule, is equal to the product of the photon frequency and the discrete Planck constant.
The intrinsic voltage of hydrogen ionization, denominated in units of Einstein, is equal to the product of the photon frequency and Lambda-bar, divided by the charge intrinsic energy.
The ratio of the intrinsic voltage of hydrogen ionization divided by Psi is equal to the discrete Rydberg constant and denominated in units of inverse meter (spatial frequency).
The intrinsic voltage of hydrogen ionization, denominated in units of Joule, is equal to the product of 12 (the intrinsic to kinetic energy factor) and the discrete Rydberg constant, and the product of the photon frequency and the discrete Planck constant, divided by the Coulomb.
The kinetic voltage of hydrogen ionization, denominated in units of electron Volt, is equal to the product of the intrinsic voltage of hydrogen ionization and omega-2.
The difference between the above calculated energy of ionization and the CRC value is less than 0.30%. The poor accuracy is due to the performance standards of calorimeters.20 In the measurement of a sample against a calibration standard, a statistical analysis of the results will show the data lie within three standard deviations (sigma-3) of the mean (the expected value) and the accuracy will be 0.15% (99.85% of the measurements will lie in the range of higher than the calibration standard by no more than 0.15% or lower than the calibration standard by no more than 0.15%). If the identical procedure is used without prior knowledge of the expected result and whether the measurement is higher or lower than the actual value is unknown, the accuracy falls to no more than 0.30%.
The calculated value of the kinetic voltage of hydrogen ionization divided by the measured CRC value, expressed as a percentage, is 0.2666%.
Spectral series consist of a number of emission-absorption lines with a lower limit on the left and an upper limit on the right. Both limits are asymptotes: the lower limit corresponds to minimum energy, minimum frequency, and maximum wavelength; and the upper limit corresponds to maximum energy, maximum frequency, and minimum wavelength.
The below diagram of the Lyman spectral series consists of seven black emission-absorption lines to the left and a red emission-only line on the right. From left to right these lines are the Lyman lower limit (Lyman-A), Lyman-B, Lyman-C, Lyman-D, Lyman-E, Lyman-F, Lyman-G, and the Lyman upper limit.
The Rydberg equation expresses the wave numbers of the hydrogen spectrum equal to the product of the discrete Rydberg constant and the difference between the inverse square of the m-index minus the inverse square of the n-index.
The m-index has a constant value for each spectral series within the hydrogen spectrum. The six series ordered by highest energy (at the series upper limit) are Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett, Pfund and Humphreys.
Each line of a spectral series can be expressed in terms of energy, wave number, wavelength and photon frequency. The energy, wave number, and frequency increase from left to right, but the wavelength decreases from left to right.
For each spectral series the m-index increases from lowest to highest positional energy (Lyman = 1, Balmer = 2, Paschen = 3, Brackett = 4, Pfund = 5, Humphreys = 6). Each spectral series is composed of a sequence of lines (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) in which the n-index is equal to m+1, m+2, m+3, m+4, etc.
In the following analysis we will apply the Rydberg formula to calculate, based on the discretely exact value of the photon ionization frequency of 3.280000E15, the values for energy, wave number and frequency of the six spectral series of hydrogen.
The below calculations begin with the discretely exact values for the Lyman limit photon frequency and the hydrogen ionization energy (intrinsic voltage units of Joule), and the value of the discrete Rydberg constant.
The Lyman upper limit is an emission-only line because at any energy above the Lyman upper limit the hydrogen atom no longer exists. The calculation for the line prior to the Lyman upper limit is based on an n-index equal to 8, but there are additional discernable lines after Lyman-G because the Lyman upper limit is an asymptote. The identical situation holds for the limit of any spectral series.
The spectral series lower limit, the A-line (Lyman-A, Balmer-A, etc.) is also an asymptote and there are additional discernable lines between the C-line and the A-line. The number of lines included in a spectral series analysis is optional, but it is convenient to use the same number of lines in spectral series to be compared.
In this presentation, 8 Lyman and Balmer lines are included because these lines are specified in at least one of the easily available online sources. In the Paschen, Brackett, Pfund and Humphreys spectral series, 6 lines are included because these are also easily available.21
The ratio of the Lyman upper limit divided by the upper limit of another hydrogen spectral series is equal to the square of the m-index of the other series:
The Lyman upper limit divided by the Balmer upper limit is equal to 4.
The Lyman upper limit divided by the Paschen upper limit is equal to 9.
The Lyman upper limit divided by the Brackett upper limit is equal to 16.
The Lyman upper limit divided by the Pfund upper limit is equal to 25.
The Lyman upper limit divided by the Humphreys upper limit is equal to 36.
The ratio of the Lyman spectral series upper limit divided by the Lyman spectral series lower limit is equal to the ratio of the Rydberg wave number calculation for the upper limit divided by the Rydberg wave number calculation for the lower limit.
In all spectral series the Rydberg ratio is equal to the upper limit energy divided by the lower limit energy, the ratio of the upper limit structural frequency divided by the lower limit structural frequency, and the ratio of the lower limit wavelength divided by the upper limit wavelength.
The ratio of the Balmer spectral series upper limit divided by the Balmer spectral series lower limit is equal to the ratio of the Rydberg wave number calculation for the upper limit divided by the Rydberg wave number calculation for the lower limit.
The same calculation is used for the other four hydrogen spectral series:
The ratio of the Paschen spectral series upper limit divided by the Paschen lower limit is equal to 1312/574 (2.285714).
The ratio of the Brackett spectral series upper limit divided by the Brackett lower limit is equal to 25/9 (2.777777).
The ratio of the Pfund spectral series upper limit divided by the Pfund lower limit is equal to 36/11 (3.272727).
The ratio of the Humphreys spectral series upper limit divided by the Humphreys lower limit is equal to 3.769230.
Above, the frequencies under the A, B, C, D, E, F, G-lines and the series limit are the positional structural frequencies, and the transition frequencies between lines (B-A, C-B … F-E, G-F) are the photon emission-absorption frequencies.
The structural frequency of the G-line is equal to the product of the Rydberg calculated wave number and the photon velocity. The energy of the G-line (intrinsic Volts units of Joule) is equal to the product of the structural frequency of the G-line and the Coulomb divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The structural frequency of the F-line is equal to the product of the Rydberg calculated wave number and the photon velocity. The energy of the F-line (intrinsic Volts units of Joule) is equal to the product of the structural frequency of the F-line and the Coulomb divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The photon emission-absorption frequency of the G-F transition is equal to the structural frequency of the G-line minus the structural frequency of the F-line. The energy of the G-F transition (intrinsic Volts units of Joule) is equal to the energy of the G-line minus the energy of the F-line.
The identical process is used to calculate the emission-absorption frequencies and energies for all spectral series.
Note there is no transition frequency or energy between the G-line and the series limit because the series limit is emission-only.
Lyman series transition photons identical to Balmer series photons:
When a Lyman-C positional resonance drops down to Lyman-B, the Lyman-C energy is emitted as two photons: a 11.662222 Vi(J) Lyman-B photon frequency 2.915555E15 and a 0.637777 Vi(J) Lyman C-B photon frequency 1.594444E14. The frequency and wavelength of the transition photon is identical to the Balmer B-A transition photon.
When a Lyman-D positional resonance drops down to Lyman-C, the Lyman-D energy is emitted as two photons: a 12.300000 Vi(J) Lyman-C photon frequency 3.075000E15 and a 0.295200 Vi(J) Lyman D-C photon frequency 7.380000E13. The frequency and wavelength of the transition photon is identical to the Balmer C-B transition photon.
When a Lyman-E positional resonance drops down to Lyman-D, the Lyman-E energy is emitted as two photons: a 12.595200 Vi(J) Lyman-D photon frequency 3.148800E15 and a 0.160356 Vi(J) Lyman E-D photon frequency 4.008888E13. The frequency and wavelength of the transition photon is identical to the Balmer D-C transition photon.
When a Lyman-F positional resonance drops down to Lyman-E, the Lyman-F energy is emitted as two photons: a 12.755555 Vi(J) Lyman-E photon frequency 3.188888E15 and a 0.096689 Vi(J) Lyman F-E photon frequency 2.41723E13. The frequency and wavelength of the transition photon is identical to the Balmer E-D transition photon.
When a Lyman-G positional resonance drops down to Lyman-F, the Lyman-G energy is emitted as two photons: a 12.852245 Vi(J) Lyman-F photon frequency 3.21306E15 and a 0.062755 Vi(J) Lyman G-F photon frequency 1.568878E13. The frequency and wavelength of the transition photon is identical to the Balmer F-E transition photon.
The equivalence of Balmer-A and Lyman series transitions can be extended to the Paschen, Brackett, Pfund and Humphreys series.
The Lyman C-B transition is equal to the energy and frequency of Paschen-A.
The Lyman D-C transition is equal to the energy and frequency of Brackett-A.
The Lyman E-D transition is equal to the energy and frequency of Pfund-A.
The Lyman F-E transition is equal to the energy and frequency of Humphreys-A.
An explanation of atomic spectra begins with the ionization energies.
In atoms with more than one proton, the discretely exact energy (in red) for elemental ionization energy above which the atom no longer exists, is equal to product of the square of the number of protons times the discretely exact value for the hydrogen ionization energy. The intermediate ionization energies (in blue) are equal to the CRC value divided by omega-2.
The ionization frequency is equal to the product of the ionization energy and the Coulomb divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The ionization wave number is equal to the ionization frequency divided by the photon velocity.
The photon wavelength is the inverse of the wave number.
The difference between the calculated and measured value for the hydrogen ionization energy, divided by the difference between the measured wavelength and calculated wavelength for hydrogen ionization is very nearly equal to the difference between the photon velocity and the speed of light.
The difference between these two values, independent of how it is calculated, is a measurement error term of approximately 0.00468%.
The differences between the measured and calculated values for hydrogen are of no concern and, even though the Rydberg equations derive the measurable wavelengths to high accuracy, the explanation requiring the simultaneous emission of two photons is not consistent with the spectral mechanism hypothesis.
The Rydberg explanation for the emission of atomic spectra requires two frequencies:
One frequency is the structural frequency. Structural frequency is proportional to the energy of the positional resonance between an electron and proton (the energy required to hold the electron and proton in the positional resonance).
The photon frequency, equal to the difference between adjacent structural frequencies, is proportional to an ionization energy (the energy required to remove an electron from the positional resonance).
The photon frequency and wavelength are not directly proportional to structural energy and, in atoms larger than hydrogen, cannot be calculated by a Rydberg equation.
Proofs that wavelength and frequency are not directly proportional to energy:
Spectral wavelengths emitted by sources differing greatly in energy, by a discharge tube in the laboratory, by the sun or by the galactic center, are indistinguishable.
In 60 Hertz power transformers the energy of the emitted photons is proportional to the energy of the current (or the magnetic field).
A general explanation for atomic spectra requires an examination of the measured ionization energies and the measured wavelengths of the first four elements larger than hydrogen.
The number of CRC ionization energies (electron Volts in units of kinetic Joule) for each elemental atom larger than hydrogen is equal to the number of nuclear protons; and the number of atomic energies (intrinsic Volts in units of discrete Joule) is also equal to the number of nuclear protons.
While it is true that measured wavelengths are not directly proportional to energy, it is also true that shorter wavelengths are proportional to lower energies and longer wavelengths are proportional to higher energies. For example, ultraviolet photons have shorter wavelengths and lower energies, and visible photons have longer wavelengths and higher energies.
In any atomic spectrum, each measured wavelength corresponds to one specific energy and, in order for each measured wavelength to correspond to one specific energy, the number of wavelengths must either be equal to the number of energies or equal to an integer multiple of the number of energies.
For example, in helium there are two CRC ionization energies (electron Volts in units of kinetic Joule) corresponding to two atomic energies (intrinsic Volts in units of discrete Joule), fourteen measured wavelengths, and one transition between a wavelength proportional to a lower energy and a wavelength proportional to a higher energy.
In the below table, seven lower and seven higher helium atomic energies are in the first row, the measured wavelengths from shortest to longest are in the third row, and the second row is the ratio of the column wavelength divided by the adjacent lower wavelength. This is the definitive test for a transition from a wavelength corresponding to a lower energy to a wavelength corresponding to a higher energy. In the helium atom, the transition wavelength is also detectable by inspection of the previous wavelengths compared to the following wavelengths.
The transitions are less clear in lithium, beryllium, and boron.
In lithium, beryllium and boron the transition wavelengths are not definitively detectable by simple inspection. However, after the higher energy transitions are established by the ratios of the column wavelength divided by the adjacent lower wavelength, the first transition becomes apparent by inspection of the measured wavelengths.
The spectral mechanism hypothesis has been transformed into a general explanation for atomic spectra:
In hydrogen a single electron and proton are engaged in a positional resonance at a discretely exact frequency equal to 3.28E15 Hz. In atoms larger than hydrogen many electrons and protons are engaged in sustained positional resonances, equal to the product of the square of the number of nuclear protons and 3.28E15 Hz, in which CCW quantons are emitted in one direction by electrons and absorbed by nuclear protons, and CW quantons are emitted in the opposite direction by nuclear protons and absorbed by electrons. The positional resonances can be situated at any one of several quantized positions proportional to energy and corresponding to spectral emission and absorption lines. On emission of a photon the energy of the resonance decreases, and the electron drops to a lower energy level. On absorption of a photon the energy of the resonance increases and the electron jumps to a higher energy level.
Part Six
Cosmology
The purpose of this chapter is to disprove cosmic inflation:
The radiated intrinsic energy which drives the resonance of constant photon velocity is converted into units of intrinsic redshift per megaparsec.
A detailed general derivation of intrinsic redshift (applicable to any galaxy) is made.
The final results of the HST Key Project to measure the Hubble Constant are explained by intrinsic redshift.22
The only measurables in the determination of galactic redshifts are the photon wavelength emitted and received in the laboratory, the photon wavelength emitted by a galaxy and received by an observatory, and the ionization energies.
In the following equations Hydrogen-alpha (Balmer-A) wavelengths are used in calculations of intrinsic redshift.
Intrinsic redshift per megaparsec
The photon intrinsic energy radiated per second due to quanton/graviton emissions is equal to the product of 8 and the discrete Planck constant.
The 2015 IAC value for the megaparsec is proportional to the IAC exact SI definition of the astronomical unit (149,597,870,700 m).
The time of flight per megaparsec is equal to one mpc divided by the photon velocity.
The photon intrinsic energy radiated per megaparsec is equal to the product of time of flight per mpc and the photon intrinsic energy radiated per second due to quanton/graviton emissions.
The decrease in photon frequency due to the energy radiated is equal to the photon intrinsic energy radiated per megaparsec divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The increase in photon wavelength due to the photon intrinsic energy radiated is equal to the ratio of the photon velocity divided by decrease in photon frequency.
Note that wavelength and energy are independent thus wavelength cannot be directly determined from energy, but frequency is proportional to energy and the decrease in frequency is proportional to the increase in wavelength.
The intrinsic redshift per megaparsec is equal to the Hydrogen-alpha (Balmer-A) emission wavelength plus the wavelength increase.
General derivation of galactic intrinsic redshift
The distance of the galaxy in units of mpc is that determined by the Hubble Space Telescope Key Project.23 Below, the example calculations are for NGC0300.
The time of flight of photons emitted by NGC0300 is equal to the product of the time of flight per megaparsec and the Hubble Space Telescope Key Project distance of the galaxy.
The photon intrinsic energy radiated by NGC0300 is equal to the product of the time of flight at the distance of NGC0300 and the photon intrinsic energy radiated per second due to quanton/graviton emissions.
The decrease in photon frequency is equal to the photon intrinsic energy radiated by NGC0300 divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The increase in photon wavelength due to the photon intrinsic energy radiated is equal to the ratio of the photon velocity divided by decrease in photon frequency.
The intrinsic redshift at the distance of NGC0300 is equal to the Hydrogen-alpha (Balmer-A) emission wavelength plus the wavelength increase.
Results of the HST Key Project to measure the Hubble Constant
The goal of this massive international project, involving more than fifteen years of effort by hundreds of researchers, was to build an accurate distance scale for Cephied variables and use this information to determine the Hubble constant to an accuracy of 10%.
The inputs to the HST key project were the observed redshifts and the theoretical relativistic expansion rate of cosmic inflation.
In column 2 below, the galactic distances of 22 galaxies in units of mpc are the values determined by the HST Key Project.24
In column 3 below, the galactic distances are expressed in units of meter.
In column 4 below, the time of flight of photons emitted by the galaxy is equal to the distance of the galaxy in meters divided by the photon velocity.
The photon intrinsic energy radiated due to quanton/graviton emissions at the distance of the galaxy is equal to the product of the time of flight of photons emitted by the galaxy and the photon intrinsic energy radiated per second.
The decrease in photon frequency is equal to the photon intrinsic energy radiated by the galaxy divided by the discrete Planck constant.
The increase in photon wavelength due to the photon intrinsic energy radiated is equal to the ratio of the photon velocity divided by decrease in photon frequency.
Above column 5, the intrinsic redshift at the distance of the galaxy is equal to the Hydrogen-alpha (Balmer-A) emission wavelength plus the wavelength increase.
The Hubble parameter for a galaxy, equal to the product of the ratio of 2 omega-2 (converts intrinsic energy to kinetic energy) divided by the time of flight of photons received at the observatory that were emitted by the galaxy, and the ratio of the distance of the galaxy in units of kilometer divided by the distance of the galaxy in units of megaparsec, is denominated in units of km/s per mpc.
The Hubble constant is equal to the sum of the Hubble parameters for the galaxies examined divided by the number of galaxies.
The theory of cosmic inflation has been disproved.
Part Seven
Magnetic levitation and suspension
This chapter was motivated by a video about quantum magnetic levitation and suspension in which superconducting disks containing thin films of YBCO are levitated and suspended on a track composed of neodymium magnet arrays in which a unit array contains four neodymium magnets (two diagonal magnets oriented N→S and the other two S→N).25
An understanding of levitation and suspension by neodymium magnet arrays begins with consideration of the differences between the levitation of a superconducting disk containing thin films of metal oxides and the levitation of thin slice of pyrolytic carbon.
Oxygen is paramagnetic. An oxygen atom is magnetized by the magnetic field of a permanent magnet in the direction of the external magnetic field (for example, a S→N external magnetic field induces a S→N internal field) and reverts to a demagnetized state when the field is removed. The levitation of a superconducting disk requires an array of neodymium magnets and cooling below the critical temperature. In quantum levitation or suspension, the position of the disk is established by holding (pinning) it in the desired location and orientation, and if a pinned disk is forced into a new location and orientation, it remains pinned in the new location.
Carbon is diamagnetic. A carbon atom is magnetized by a magnetic field in the direction opposite to the magnetic field (for example, a N→S external magnetic field induces a S→N internal field) and reverts to a demagnetized state when the field is removed. Magnetic levitation occurs at room temperature, a thin slice of pyrolytic carbon levitates at a fixed distance parallel to the surface of an array of neodymium magnets, and a levitated slice forced closer to the surface springs back to the fixed distance once the force is removed.
In the levitation of pyrolytic carbon, CCW quantons are emitted by a magnetic North pole and CW quantons are emitted by a magnetic South pole (magnetic emission of quantons is discussed in Part Four).
The number of chirality meshing interactions required to exactly oppose the gravitational force on a thin slice of pyrolytic carbon (or any object) is equal to the local gravitational constant of earth divided by the product of the proton amplitude and the square root of Lambda-bar.
In the above equation, the local gravitational constant of earth (as derived in Part One) is equal to 10 meters per second per second and the proton amplitude (also derived in Part One) is equal to 150 and, (as derived in Part Four) the square root of Lambda-bar is the deflection distance (units of meter) of a single chirality meshing interaction between a quanton and an electron.
The above equation is proportional to energy: the higher the energy, the higher the number of chirality meshing interactions, and the higher the levitation distance; the lower the energy, the lower the number of chirality meshing interactions, and the lower the levitation distance.
Pyrolytic carbon is composed of planar sheets of carbon atoms in which a unit cell is composed of a hexagon of carbon atoms joined by double bonds. Carbon atoms are bonded by either lower energy single bonds proportional to the first ionization energy or higher energy double bonds proportional to the second ionization energy. The measured first and second ionization energies of carbon are 1086.5 and 2352.0 (units of kJ/mol)27.
Due to the discretely exact value of PE charge resonance, in carbon (or any elemental atom) the quanton emission-absorption frequency is equal to 3.28E15 Hz.
The quanton emission frequency of a unit cell of pyrolytic carbon is equal to the product of the discretely exact PE charge resonance frequency of 3.28E15 Hz and the ratio of the second ionization energy of carbon divided by the first ionization energy of carbon.
The levitation distance of a thin slice of pyrolytic carbon (in units of mm) is equal to the product of the ratio of quanton emission frequency of a pyrolytic carbon unit cell divided by six (the number of carbon atoms in a unit cell) times 1000 mm/m and the square root of Lambda-bar.
The oxygen atoms in YBCO oxides are bonded by either lower energy single bonds proportional to the first ionization energy or higher energy double bonds proportional to the second ionization energy. The measured first and second ionization energies of oxygen are 1313.9 and 3388.3 (units of kJ/mol).
The three YBCO metallic oxides are composed of low energy single bonds, high energy double bonds, or single and double bonds. In yttrium oxide (Y2O3), a single bond connects each yttrium atom with the inside oxygen, and a double bond connects each yttrium atom with one of the two outside oxygens. In barium oxide (BaO) the two atoms are connected by a double bond. Copper oxide is a mixture of cupric oxide (copper I oxide) in which a single bond connects each of two copper atoms with the oxygen atom, and cuprous oxide (copper II oxide) in which a double bond connects the copper atom with the oxygen atom.
Voltage is the emission of quantons either directly by the Q-axis of an electron or proton or transversely by a magnetic field from which CCW quantons are emitted by the North pole and CW quantons by the South pole.
The mechanism of magnetic levitation or suspension of a superconducting disk is the absorption of quantons, emitted by a neodymium magnet array, in chirality meshing interactions by electrons in the oxygen atoms of superconductingYBCO oxides resulting in repulsive deflections due to CCW quantons (in quantum levitation) and attractive deflections due to CW quantons (in quantum suspension).
The levitation or suspension distance of a superconductingYBCO oxide is higher (the maximum distance) for double bonded oxides and lower (the minimum distance) for single bonded oxides. The initial position of the YBCO disk is established by momentarily holding (pinning) it in the desired location and orientation at some specific distance from the neodymium magnet array.
In each one-hundredth of a second more than 2E14 chirality meshing interactions establishes the intrinsic energy of electrons within the superconducting oxides. At the same time, at any specific distance above or below the neodymium magnet array the number of quanton interactions, inversely proportional to the square of distance, establishes the availability of quantons to be absorbed at that specific distance. The result is an electrical Stable Balance of the electrons in superconducting oxides at specific distances from the neodymium magnet array, analogous to the gravitational Stable Balance of particles in planets at a specific orbital distance from the sun.
This is the mechanism of pinning in YBCO superconducting disks.
The levitation or suspension distance (units of mm) of a single bonded superconductingYBCO oxide is equal to the product of the ratio of the first ionization energy of oxygen divided by itself, the discretely exact PE charge resonance of 3.28E15 Hz, the square root of Lambda-bar, the ratio of the discrete steric factor divided by 1 (single bond), and 1000 (to convert m to mm).
The levitation or suspension distance (units of mm) of a double bonded superconductingYBCO oxide is equal to the product of the ratio of the second ionization energy of oxygen divided by the first ionization energy of oxygen, the discretely exact PE charge resonance of 3.28E15 Hz, the square root of Lambda-bar, the ratio of the discrete steric factor divided by 2 (double bond), and 1000 (to convert m to mm).
1 Original letter from Isaac Newton to Richard Bentley, 189.R.4.47, ff. 7-8, Trinity College Library, Cambridge, UK http://www.newtonproject.ox.ac.uk
2 https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetfact.html, accessed Dec 24, 2021
3 Urbain Le Verrier, Reports to the Academy of Sciences (Paris), Vol 49 (1859)
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5 Eric Doolittle, The secular variations of the elements of the orbits of the four inner planets computed for the epoch 1850 GMT, Trans. Am. Phil. Soc. 22, 37(1925).
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7 Wikimedia, by Daderot made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication, location National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, Japan.
8 Illustration from 1908 Chambers’s Twentieth Century Dictionary. Public domain.
9 Wikimedia “Sine and Cosine fundamental relationship to Circle and Helix” author Tdadamemd.
10 By Jordgette – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9529698
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14 Ronald G. J. Fraser, Molecular Rays, Cambridge University Press, 1931.
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17 “Quantum theory yields much, but it hardly brings us close to the Old One’s secrets. I, in any case, am convinced He does not play dice with the universe.” Letter from Einstein to Max Born (1926).
18 “That gravity should be innate inherent & essential to matter so that one body may act upon another at a distance through a vacuum without the mediation of anything else by & through which their action or force may be conveyed from one to another is to me so great an absurdity that I believe no man who has … any competent faculty of thinking can ever fall into it.” Original letter from Isaac Newton to Richard Bentley, 189.R.4.47, ff. 7-8, Trinity College Library, Cambridge, UK http://www.newtonproject.ox.ac.uk
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24 Page 60, Final Results from the Hubble Space Telescope Key Project to Measure the Hubble Constant, Astrophysical Journal 0012-376v1, 18 Dec 2000.
26 This image has been released into the public domain by its creator, Splarka. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diamagnetic_graphite_levitation.jpg
27 Ionization energies of the elements (data page), https://en.wikipedia.org/
“Every story and every memory from my childhood is attached to food,” Dawn Lerman
Our relationship with food starts at a very young age: what and how we eat is often determined by our environment and our upbringing.
Our eating habits and snack tastes are cultivated by our family members’ relationships to food, for better or worse. Dawn knows this first hand. The author of the New York Times Well Blog series, “My Fat Dad,” shares her food journey and that of her father, a brilliant copywriter from the “Mad Men” era of advertising at Leo Burnett and McCann Erickson, in her book, MY FAT DAD: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes (Berkeley; September 29, 2015; Trade paperback/$USD16.00).
Dawn’s father was known for his witty ad campaigns; he was responsible for such iconic slogans as “Coke Is It,”
“This Bud’s for You,” and “Leggo My Eggo.” Unfortunately, he was not able to use the same problem-solving skills when it came to his weight. Dawn’s father was obese as she was growing up —450 pounds / 204.12 kilograms at his heaviest. His weight would go up and down like an elevator, depending on what fad diet he was on–or what ad campaign he was assigned to. He insisted Dawn, her mother and sister adapt to his saccharine-laced, freeze-dried food plans to help keep him on track. Dawn’s mother never cooked and she witnessed her mother eat only one real meal a day—a can of tuna over the kitchen sink—while she dashed from audition to audition pursuing an acting career.
“As far back as I can remember, there was an invisible wall that separated me from my dad, a distance that I could never completely penetrate, His closest relationship was with the bathroom scale – his first stop every morning and his last stop every evening. The scale controlled his moods, our days, what we were going to eat and basically ruled our family life.”
Snacks were a particular downfall of her father, especially when he was working on fast food marketing campaigns.
“My dad felt that in order to create a good slogan, you needed to believe in the products you were selling,” Dawn explains. “He was always the best customer for the food and drinks he advertised, testing them excessively—especially when Wells Rich & Green promoted him to head creative director for Pringles potato chips”
Listening to him crunch away canister after canister on the crispy snacks in the privacy of his room– trying to come up with the perfect slogan, Dawn knew she had to get inventive to help her dad get healthy while still staying inspired. At 9 years old Dawn had become the official chef for her family, turning her maternal grandmother Beauty’s Jewish weekly recipe cards into diet friendly meals and treats that would keep her dad motivated. It was her grandmother who instilled in Dawn a passion for cooking for oneself and others as she learned that the best food is prepared with the freshest ingredient.
One recipe Dawn developed during that time was her special homemade hot air popped corn coated in ranch seasoning. Upon trying it her father declared “Dawn now that you popped, you can’t stop!” That statement of delight was the kernel of an idea that took her dad around the world– filming highly attractive people on beaches and other fun places, joyfully indulging in Pringles potato crisps that exploded out of the can as the top popped off while the voice over announced…” Once You Pop, You Can’t Stop!”
This spring and summer try these healthy and delicious snacks from My Fat Dad with no stopping required.
The potato chip recipe, derived from that long-ago hot air popped corn recipe, can be enjoyed throughout out the day as they are satiating and nutritious. Pair it with Dawn’s Hummus recipe, which is loaded with protein. The combo of complex carbs, protein and healthy fats –will fill you up without weighing you down. A win-win for both mood, energy, and weight control!
Recipes below from MY FAT DAD: A Memoir of Food, Love, Family, and Recipes By Dawn Lerman
Berkley Books/ first printing 2015
MY FAT DAD: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes By Dawn Lerman Berkeley / Trade Paperback/$16.00usd
Herb Infused Ranch Style Sweet Potato Chips with Coconut Oil
Yields: 4-6 servings
These sweet potato chips are crunchy, slightly salty, and have that wonderful ranch taste. They are a healthy take on traditional store bought chips. They are fried in coconut oil– which not only helps the chips to brown beautifully, but aids in speeding up your metabolism. They are a constant staple in my formerly fat dad– 450 pounds, now 210 pound –snacking regime.
4 large sweet potatoes, can also use white potato’s or beets
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
1 teaspoon of garlic salt
I teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of minced onion
Sea salt for seasoning
Fresh thyme for garnish
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees, scrub potatoes to remove dirt. Then slice into thin, even pieces. You can cut them by hand or use a slicing attachment on a food processor. Rinse your potato slices in cold water. Now soak the slices in cold water for 30 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and lay them on a paper towel or paper keeping them slightly moist. Dip in bowl with herb mixture –dried parsley, garlic salt, and onion powder. Make sure chips are coated.
In a skillet melt the coconut oil over medium heat. When the oil sizzles place them in the oil for about 1 min till they get slightly brown. Do not over crowd the pan. Best to do in small batches. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove your chips from the coconut oil. Drain the chips on a layer of paper towels, and repeat till all chips have been fried and blotted.
Then place all the cooked chips on a baking sheet and bake for 1 minute. Remove and serve warm. Sprinkle with sea salt and garnish with fresh thyme.
*NOTE: if you do not want to fry the chips you can take coated chips, lay them out on a baking sheet sprayed with coconut oil and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees until golden brown.
Sweet Potato Hummus
Yields: 6 servings
If you are looking for a light, healthy snack this sweet potato hummus is bursting with flavor, spice and color. Because of its high protein content, it will help control your appetite and mood. My dad named it the caviar of hummus—exclaiming, that it was almost illegal for something so nutritious to be this delicious. Pair this with my Potato Chip recipe for the perfect blending of protein and carbs.
1 large sweet potato (about 9 ounces)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
5 tablespoons olive oil (plus additional, as needed, for thinning)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of nutmeg
Position the baking rack in the middle and heat the oven to 425 degrees. Wrap the sweet potato in foil and bake in a shallow baking pan until it can be easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow the potato to cool completely.
Peel the skin off the sweet potato and transfer to a food processor fitted with a blade. Add the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, and nutmeg, and process until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add a little extra olive oil or water and process until the desired consistency is reached.
MY FAT DAD is as much a coming of age memoir as it is a recipe collection from Dawn’s upbringing and culinary adventures in Manhattan. Her recipes include some of her grandmother’s favorite traditional Jewish dishes, to healthier interpretations and creations. Her father’s life-long struggle with food, along with her grandmother’s love of cooking fresh foods, led Dawn to become a well-respected nutritionist, NY Times blogger and chronicle her story in her best-selling book. Today her dad is a healthy 210 pounds and vegan.
“Dawn Lerman grew up Jewish in the 70’s. I grew up Italian. Might sound different, but for the most part, it’s the same. Especially when it comes to food. The philosophy was simple, food = love. My Fat Dad hilariously and poignantly captures that essence. Whether you’re Italian, Jewish, or anything else you can relate to how family, food, and the love of both affect how we grow up, and live our life. Mangia!”
—Ray Romano, Emmy award-winning actor
“The Manhattan nutritionist was raised by a diet junkie who tried every regimen under the sun and food — or the lack of it — ruled her life. My Fat Dad is about her eccentric upbringing and her constant state of hunger as Albert imposed his wacky ways on the whole family.” The New York Post
“My Fat Dad is an exploration of the many ways food shapes our connection to family. It also includes many delightful recipes.” Michel Martin, NPR, All Things Considered
“It is clear Lerman ‘s life is centered around the table and she gives readers a seat at hers” Baltimore Jewish Times
” ‘My Fat Dad’ is a memoir of food, love and starvation” New York Daily News
ABOUT DAWN LERMAN, MA, CHHC, LCAT
Dawn Lerman is a Manhattan based nutritionist, bestselling author of My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family with Recipes, and a contributor to the New York Times Well Blog. She has been featured on NBC, NPR, Huff Post TV as well as several other news outlets. Her company Magnificent Mommies provides nutrition education to student, teachers and corporation. Dawn counsels clients on weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diet-related conditions. She is a sought-after speaker and cooking teacher and lives in New York with her two children.
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Canada is great at AI development, but what should the country’s first Minister for Artificial Intelligence make his key priorities? University of Waterloo’s Anindya Sen and the C.D Howe Institute’s Rosalie Wyonch offer strong insight — and geek out a bit about the economics-oriented nature of machine learning algorithms.
The Met Receives Landmark Gift of More Than 500 of the Finest Guitars from the Golden Age of American Guitar Making With this collection, the Museum will become an epicenter for the celebration and study of this iconic instrument
(New York, May, 2025)—The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it has received a landmark gift of more than 500 of the finest guitars from the golden age of American guitar making, spanning the years 1920 to 1970. This new collection of the most important guitars, anchored by a major gift from collector Dirk Ziff, will showcase the profound impact this celebrated instrument has had on popular music, culture, society, politics, and religion in America—and then resonated around the world. The collection displays the diversity of the guitar in all its forms—including electric, acoustic, archtop, bass, resonator, and lap steel—as well as related stringed instruments and amplifiers.
“This is truly a trailblazing and transformative gift, positioning the Museum to be the epicenter for the appreciation and study of the American guitar,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer. “We are immensely grateful to Dirk and his longtime advisor, Perry Margouleff, for their extraordinary commitment to assembling this world-class, one-of-a-kind collection over the course of decades. The guitar has been of singular importance to popular music of the past century and was used by musicians across geographic, racial, and economic backgrounds. This seminal American object of our time has had a profound impact on global culture, art, and society. These guitars are examples of outstanding artistry and craftsmanship as well as visually powerful tools of expression and distinction. This gift celebrates the innovators, inventors, and manufacturers who created many different forms of the guitar to meet the needs of individual musicians, while also telling the stories of American music through the 20th century.”
The collection includes a wide range of iconic examples, such as: Leo Fender’s first guitar, made in 1948; a Gibson 1955 J-50 acoustic guitar used by Delta blues musician Mississippi John Hurt; the 1941 Epiphone “Clunker,” an experimental prototype modified by Les Paul that was used in recordings and broadcasts by guitarist and vocalist Mary Ford and that is one of several guitars from Les Paul’s personal collection; the 1959 sunburst Les Paul guitar used by Keith Richards during The Rolling Stones’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, which ignited interest in this legendary model; the “Futura” guitar owned by blues guitarist Ponty Gonzalez around 1956 that led the Gibson company to create the futuristic Explorer model in 1958; and the Martin OM-45 guitar made by the C. F. Martin guitar company in 1930 that was the primary instrument of cowboy musician Roy Rogers. Some of the guitars included in this gift were featured in The Met’s widely popular and well-received special exhibition Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll (2019).
The donors and The Met have agreed that these carefully preserved instruments must remain alive and accessible. Almost all continue to be in prime playable condition and will be used frequently for special performances, recordings, and educational programs, including study by contemporary guitar builders. A number of the guitars will be on temporary display in the current Musical Instruments galleries prior to going on view in the new gallery dedicated to celebrating the American guitar.
Mr. Ziff said, “Since embarking on this journey with Perry in 1987, our objective has been to assemble a comprehensive collection of American guitars, many of them historic and culturally significant, and preserve them for the benefit of future generations. We always saw ourselves as custodians, not owners. It is genuinely thrilling to see our vision validated at the greatest cultural institution in the world. As someone who grew up in New York City and has been going to The Met since childhood, I am honored to help play a role in broadening the Museum’s reach and impact by making these great instruments accessible to legions of guitar lovers from all over the world.”
The collection exemplifies the visual design history of the guitar in the 20th century and how the instrument’s aesthetics evolved from small “parlor” guitars with Victorian-era decoration, to art deco–inspired archtop guitars, to the mid-century designs of the electric guitar informed by the major influence of the automobile and the fascination with the television age and space exploration—hence the legendary 1950s Fender model names “Telecaster” and “Stratocaster.” The collection is a celebration of industrial art, demonstrating innovative engineering, outstanding craftsmanship, and timeless 20th-century design aesthetics that, in many cases, remain entirely unchanged since their introduction and are as modern and relevant today as when they were first conceived. To this day, they remain the aspirational working instruments of choice for the finest guitar players around the world.
Jayson Kerr Dobney, Frederick P. Rose Curator in Charge of the Department of Musical Instruments at The Met said, “This is not just a once-in-lifetime gift; it is a once-in-a-century opportunity for the Museum—a visionary, comprehensive collection of American guitars, unparalleled in both its breadth and variety. The guitar was the driving force of 20th-century popular music. It changed culture and it changed the world. Now that Dirk and Perry have entrusted us with this amazing collection, we will work to create a unique and immersive permanent experience for our visitors that showcases these instruments and tells the powerful story of their evolution.”
The Met’s collection of musical instruments—which demonstrates the technical and social importance of instruments while also presenting them, with their visual and tonal beauty, as art objects themselves—includes approximately 5,000 examples from 300 BC to the present, representing six continents and the Pacific Islands. The Department of Musical Instruments currently has an outstanding collection of European guitars from the 17th to the 19th century and includes a famed collection of classical guitars.
STATEMENT FROM JIMMY PAGE
“When it first came on the horizon that The Metropolitan Museum of Art would have a feature exhibit celebrating the instruments of Rock & Roll, I was more than happy to loan a number of my most important guitars, amplifiers, effects, and even costumes. I was particularly excited to display my Telecaster—which I had hand-painted myself. As a student in art college, I never would have imagined that one of my paintings would find its way into one of the most prestigious art museums in the world!
My hope was that, by loaning my instruments, others would join in this celebration and lend their instruments as well. As it turned out, everyone was inspired and loaned an incredible array of musical instruments for this exhibition, which would become known as Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock &Roll.
The exhibit exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of attendance as people traveled from around the world to enjoy this unique experience. This was a true win-win situation for everybody, including the guitars in general.
As a result of this incredible exhibition, I have now been made aware that The Met is building a permanent gallery to celebrate the American guitar. To know that there is so much passion behind this project is thrilling. I would like to take my hat off to the people who have been behind this—and to The Met for its dedication to construct something that is going to be of such great importance for generations to come. An inspirational arena for people old and young alike.
I am most curious to see how the young people are going to expand the guitar in the future. This gallery will truly be an epicenter and inspiration for the celebration of the guitar.” For the Silo,Meryl Cates, Ann Bailis.
Featured image– Jimmy Page reproduction via Fender of his original hand painted Telecaster.
A great night for stargazing. The Milky Way over a bioluminescent sea at Estorde beach, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Brais Lorenzo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
What a phenomenal week it’s been here in Almería Spain. If you’ve ever wanted to spend five nights surrounded by brilliant minds talking about the wonders of the universe—all for free—then the 13th Astronomy Days at Teatro Apolo was the place to be.
Every evening from Monday to Friday, I joined a packed house at the Teatro Apolo, right on Rambla Obispo Orbera, for one of the most engaging, inspiring, and surprisingly personal science events I’ve ever attended.
As someone with a love for astronomy (but definitely not a scientist), I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would it be too technical? Would the speakers feel out of reach? Turns out—not at all. The talks were not only fascinating, but the speakers themselves were so kind and approachable. I got to chat with all of them after their presentations, and almost everyone was fluent in both English and Spanish, which made the whole experience super welcoming.
Here’s a recap of this unforgettable journey through the stars:
Monday, May 12 – John Mather
The week kicked off in the best way imaginable—with John Mather, Nobel Prize winner and NASA legend. He talked about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and let me tell you: hearing about its mission straight from someone who helped design it was something else.
He explained how JWST is literally letting us see the earliest galaxies, basically time-travelling with light, in a way that even I could follow—and I only passed physics with a B.
After the talk, I was lucky enough to have a quick chat with him. He was gracious, humble, and even cracked a joke about how working with ancient starlight makes you feel a little ancient yourself.
Tuesday, May 13 – John E. Beckman
Next up was John Beckman from the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC). Originally from the UK, he’s spent most of his career here in Spain, and you can tell he really loves sharing his knowledge.
His talk was all about galaxies—how they form, why they behave the way they do—and it was filled with this kind of poetic curiosity about the universe. He made the whole room feel like part of the story.
Institute of Astrophysics- The Canary Islands
He stuck around after the lecture, chatting with attendees like we were old friends. I asked him what keeps him inspired after decades of research, and he simply said, “The universe never runs out of surprises.”
Wednesday, May 14 – Martín Guerrero Roncel
Wednesday’s speaker was Martín Guerrero Roncel from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA), and his passion was contagious. He dove into the bizarre beauty of planetary nebulae—those colourful clouds of gas released by dying stars.
I had no idea how important these structures are in spreading elements across galaxies. His visuals were stunning, and his explanations were super clear, even when things got a little technical.
Afterwards, he was more than happy to answer everyone’s questions (and there were a lot), with patience and genuine enthusiasm. Super approachable and just a cool guy overall.
Thursday, May 15 – Sara García Alonso
Thursday brought us the incredible Sara García Alonso—astronaut candidate, molecular biologist, and all-around badass. She talked about her scientific work, the future of space missions, and what it’s like being one of the few selected to train as a European astronaut.
She brought this vibrant energy to the room, blending her love of biology and space exploration into a really inspiring talk. It was especially amazing to see so many young women and girls in the audience visibly lighting up as she spoke.
Friday, May 16 – Eva Villaver Sobrino
The week wrapped up with a bang with Eva Villaver Sobrino, the director of Space at the Spanish Space Agency. Her talk was both visionary and grounded—she spoke not just about scientific discoveries, but also about the future of Spain’s role in space exploration, the importance of collaboration across countries, and the ethical responsibilities we have as we reach further into the cosmos.
She’s been involved in some of the biggest European space missions, and her ability to combine scientific rigour with a big-picture vision of humanity’s place in the universe really struck a chord.
Questions afterward felt like chatting with a wise mentor. She encouraged everyone to keep asking questions and stay curious, no matter their background or age.
Final Thoughts
By the end of the week, I felt like my brain had been stretched in the best possible way. I learned about dying stars, distant galaxies, cutting-edge telescopes, and even the biology of space travel. But more than that, I walked away feeling deeply inspired.
What really made the event special was the human connection. Every speaker stayed around to talk, sign books, take photos, or just share a quiet word. No egos, no academic walls—just real people sharing their love for science.
Huge thanks to the organizers and to Teatro Apolo for making this all happen—and for making it free and open to everyone. Events like this remind us why curiosity matters and how lucky we are to have such brilliant minds willing to share their time and passion.
Already counting down to next year. Until then—keep looking up! For the Silo, Sandia Martin.
Supplemental-ESA Astronauts Train on Spanish Island for future Space Missions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (May, 2025) — In a major win for Alaska’s brown bears and their advocates, a US state court issued an injunction halting the controversial Mulchatna aerial gunning program just as the 2025 bear-killing season was set to begin. The ruling follows legal action by Alaska Wildlife Alliance, which argued the predator control program violates Alaska’s Constitution and due process. In Defense of Animals supporters flooded officials with over 7,000 messages urging them to abandon the program and protect Alaska’s bears.
Injunction
The injunction, granted just as the killing resumed resulting in the deaths of 11 bears, pauses aerial gunning in Units 17 and 18 of Western Alaska, where nearly 200 brown bears were killed under the program in 2023 and 2024. The court’s decision brings a wave of relief to advocates who have spent months pushing back against the scientifically unsupported and ecologically reckless killings.
“This is a crucial win for Alaska’s bears, and for everyone who believes in science-based, ethical wildlife management,” said Nicole Schmitt, Executive Director of Alaska Wildlife Alliance. “The court has again made it clear that the state cannot steamroll legal protections or ignore its own constitution in the name of predator control.”
Mulchatna Predator Control Program
The Mulchatna predator control program has faced mounting criticism for allowing indiscriminate killing of bears with no scientific basis, threatening not only individual bears but entire bear communities. Research shows older brown bears play key roles in teaching younger bears how to fish, forage, and survive — knowledge that’s lost when experienced bears are killed.
Local businesses and Alaska state senators were also urged to take a stand against the killings. Thousands of advocates pledged to boycott travel to Alaska until the aerial gunning program ends, and called on tourism organizations encouraging them to publicly oppose the practice and support ethical alternatives.
“This court decision gives Alaska’s brown bears a much-needed reprieve,” said Katie Nolan, Wild Animals Campaigner for In Defense of Animals. “Killing programs ignore the ecological importance of bears and the values of people who want to see them protected. It’s encouraging to see the courts recognize that what’s lawful also needs to be responsible.”
In Defense of Animals will continue to support Alaska Wildlife Alliance in its efforts to end the Mulchatna predator control program for good and ensure Alaska’s wild animals are treated with the respect they deserve. For the Silo, Lisa Levinson.
In Defense of Animals is a friend of The Silo and is an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 supporters and a history of defending animals, humans, and the environment, through education and campaigns as well as hands-on rescue facilities in India, South Korea, California, and rural Mississippi. www.idausa.org/wildanimals
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Yale School of Architecture’s Dean, Deborah Berke, is an accomplished and decorated architect. The founder of the TenBerke firm, she is responsible for such notable projects as the Residential Colleges at Princeton University, the Cummins Indy Distribution Headquarters, the Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia, the Yale School of Art in New Haven, Connecticut, and the 21c Museum Hotels across the South and Midwest. She is the winner of the Topaz Medallion, the highest honor for architectural education, the Berkeley-Rupp Prize at the University of California at Berkeley, which is given to an architect who has advanced the position of women in the profession, and the AIA Gold Medal Award for a lasting impact on the theory and practice of architecture. In 2014, the venerable architect completed a bespoke renovation of a stunning mid-century-modern home in Rye, NY, winning the 2015 Hudson Valley Design Award. That home has now hit the market for $4.95 million usd/ $6.89 million cad.
Originally built in 1969 by notable architect Milton Klein, the 6,500-square-foot residence is a classic California-style modern with the walls of glass, steel-frame construction, stark lines, and an open floor plan characteristic of the coveted aesthetic. As described in her book, House Rules: An Architect’s Guide to Modern Life, Berke was primarily inspired by nature in her home renovation, a philosophy in keeping with the ethos of the modern design movement. She chose materials like warm mahogany to act as a deep contrast to the concrete and stucco features.