The Eye of the Beholder: The Role of the Observer in Modern Physics
by Viv Pope

In this book, the author contends that the transition from a physics based on Newtonian mechanistic science to the relativistic, observer-based science of Einstein has not been fully completed. He argues that this is because Einstein's 'constant velocity of light in space' and Newton's 'law of gravitation' are misinterpretations of the bare facts. Pope proposes that by re-interpreting 'light velocity c' simply as a conversion factor in the manner of Bondi, and replacing the 'law of gravitation' with that of angular momentum, removes the plethora of paradoxes and bizarre theories currently bedevilling modern physics.

This completes the transition to a physics based wholly on observation and makes the science accessible once more to both the specialist and non-specialist, for whom this book is written. The author also explores its implications for the philosophical and moral values of society in general and shows that a truly observer-based physics provides a commonsense-logical framework for science and humanities to complement one another.

 

Obtaining a Copy

This book can be purchased from the Welsh Book Council. The book is also available online, from their website, www.gwales.com using the following link: Eye of the Beholder - Gwales.com