Sub-Quantum Physics 8: Photons Have Inertial Properties of Weak Shock N-Waves
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Sub-Quantum Physics 8: Photons Have Inertial Properties of Weak Shock N-Waves |
| Author(s) | Alan McCone |
| Keywords | SQP, sub-quantum physics |
| Published | 2005 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 16 |
| Number | 3 |
| Pages | 43-49 |
Abstract
This article takes seriously the assertion by Steven Weinberg that, compared to water as 1, the specific gravity of the physical vacuum is ten to the ninetieth power. The space medium is assumed to have properties of a compressible medium, and so can support weak shock N-waves, which are familiar as the physical phenomenon behind a ?sonic boom'. The present analysis builds upon a conclusion from a previous paper that photons do not need to have spin angular momentum, and therefore they may be seen merely as propagating disturbances in the medium. With properly selected properties, weak shock N-waves can serve to model photons. The speed of sound in the medium is then what we call the speed of light. ? 2003 Occidental Science Institute. Published with permission of the copyright holder.
