INVITATION TO EXAMINE PAPER

I have recently completed a paper entitled A SINGLE ENTITY MASS-ENERGY
MODEL, that describes a model developed over several years.

ABSTRACT: A model is presented that attempts to explain all matter, energy,
and fields, as well as the medium in which they exist, in terms of a single
type of elementary entity. A number of known and well-documented phenomena
are interpreted as interactions between these entities, with the most detail
given to electromagnetic phenomena, including discussion of an
electromagnetic aspect to gravitation. Several other areas of currently
accepted theory are briefly considered in somewhat less detail, in order to
show that their interpretation in terms of a single-entity model is
plausible.

My work in this area has been guided by one overriding concern: that the
resulting model should be less complex than any that have been proposed to
date. Throughout history, every major development in science has been
accompanied by a new model in which some aspect of the universe has been
broken down into components that are simpler than those of the preceding
model. There is no reason to think that this trend will not continue.

The current state of theoretical physics has some parallels to that of
astronomy prior to Copernicus. In the pre-Copernican universe, the movements
of planets and other heavenly bodies were described as a complex
interrelationship of spirals and rotations. The model was difficult to
understand, even for an astronomer, and was quite incomprehensible to a
layman. In addition, each new discovery required a refinement of the model,
making it even more complex. In spite of these difficulties, astronomers of
the day, who were neither incompetent nor unobservant, were able to make
remarkably accurate predictions about celestial events. When the Copernican
hypothesis was accepted, it did not negate previous observations regarding
the relationships between the heavenly bodies, but did provide a new vantage
point from which to interpret those observations. It is my hope that the
single-entity model may help to initiate a similar (and perhaps necessary)
shift in our present view of theoretical physics.

It will become evident upon examination that my presentation of the model
contains little of either the language or the mathematics of current theory.
There are two reasons for this.

First, if the model possesses the simplicity I had hoped for, the basic
concepts and the mathematics required to describe them should be at a level
that can be understood by anyone.

Second, I unfortunately developed an interest in these matters about twenty
years too late. At this stage of my life I have neither the time nor the
opportunity to bring my background knowledge of the field up to the required
level. I have, however, explored the model in considerable detail as it
relates to the concepts of classical physics and to my understanding of
relativity and quantum theory. The model appears to be compatible with these
concepts, up to the limits of my knowledge. I now need the assistance and
collaboration of someone who is comfortable with more sophisticated
concepts, in order to judge whether the model continues to be compatible.

I do not ask for or expect unquestioning acceptance of the model. What I do
need is feedback based on the actual content of the paper, rather than on a
first impression that it is beneath consideration. If you feel inclined to
examine the paper, and if you have the time, the paper is available for
download in pdf format at http://members.shaw.ca/rgb-bytes/sem009a.pdf (2Mb,
22 pages). If this does not work for you, please let me know and I will
email the file to you. A zip file containing LaTeX dvi file and figures is
also available by email, if that is more suitable.

Whether or not you are able to pursue this matter further, thank you for
taking the time to read this message.

Sincerely,
RGB