evaluatie zwaartekrachtstheorie

      Yanchilin's contribution

It is accepted that the unit of length decreases near mass and consequently electrons sit in a smaller atom or radiate with higher frequency there. Time is expressed with a radiation frequency.

A photon passing a mass does so on a parabolic route according to the principle of least action with as big steps (oscillations of low frequency) as possible and a minimum of these. Which means passing in a zone where time runs slower than properly near mass. In other words Einstein's  general theory of relativity is not correct. This theory of mathematical character does not explain why mass curves space - read: distance and time scales change- and thus offers only quantitative description. Also the equivalence principle should be rejected since a charge in an gravitational field does not radiate while such happens when accelerated in a non-inertial system.

Gravitational forces decrease to the square of distance and as vectors are about balanced in the universe. Then answer is needed how gravitational waves get far away. Potential is linear, a scalar and adds; it may play an important role and Yanchilin explains: it (the mass behind it) reduces Heisenberg uncertainty (hypothesis sustained by certain observations, see the book). Then net quantum mechanical transitions cause gravitational attraction (In the half of a particle nearest to an external mass the Heisenberg uncertainty is lesser than in the farthest half). Such is a qualitative explanation! This hypothesis is more consistent with physics than negative energy (read page 222 of the book), inflation, a point as origin of the universe (a point is a mathematical concept and does not exist in physics because it has no dimensions) and a cosmological constant.

Light is attracted by mass and it will get retarded at the outskirts of the universe by the masses behind it. So Yanchilin continues picturing till the border, where everything looses direction, form and speed, gets into a pure quantum mechanical state (the Mach principle does not work anymore) and c becomes zero.

On the other hand c was much bigger in the past, which raises a question about mu-mass of light then. Rest mass according to Yanchilin was smaller in those days, as an isolated cloud of particles will have increased speeds by mutual gravitation while the  impulse moment cannot change. Smaller rest mass would facilitate expansion.

Very interesting in the book is the analysis of sunlight red shift, which in the general theory of relativity is attributed to both slower second at the sun and to overcoming gravitational attraction, while not the sum of both is measured. Also new is 2mgh for change in potential, one half along Newton's presentation and the other half of it due to change in internal energy according Einstein's formula on energy, mass and speed of light. This makes the 1919 experiment invalid as proof of the gtr.

The special theory of relativity stays OK if understood thus that the speed of light is the same for all observers at a certain time and a certain place. Relating it to the potential of the total mass in an expanding universe it changes constantly and experiments are proposed in the book. A changing c makes necessary a correction of the supernova Ia standard which causes accellerated expansion of the universe to be phantasy; the Nobel prize has to be returned.

Yanchilin's theory accepts the Mach principle and sees mass as determining laws of physics. As there does not exist vacuum in the universe because everywhere radiation is present the Russian scientist guesses that light may be related to dark mass. One can add that the eye does not catch anymore too much dispersed light (Olbers paradox) unless concentrated by a lense and the latter proves it is still existent or has energy. The border of the universe shifts outwards and a question is what remains behind as c there was zero.

So it is very much advisable that students read the book and try to find what is correct and what is wrong. Yanchilin regards gravitation as a pure quantum mechanical effect; a hundred years ago quantum mechanics were not yet known.

A summary: In astronomy the interval is used and on its right side the first term has as factor in the gtr (1 - 2GM/r .c exp.2), which would allow black holes. Yanchilin deduces from wave theory that it must be ( 1 + 2GM/r .c exp.2) in the denominator, which excludes those things. Near a mass the potential becomes equal to the total potential of the universe plus the potential of the local mass. Please rewrite in appropriate signs: phi near mass = phi universe + delta phi local. Note the plus, standing before delta phi or 2 GM/r .c exp.2; it cannot be a minus because potentials are scalars and add, thus the gtr is wrong. I checked maths in the book and found it all right, not bothering about a few misprints. The author made a little slip continuing to call the Planck "constant of Planck" while he argues that it varies.

This notition is for general information; the book is easily obtainable by some googling or better invite Vasily Yanchilin for a guest lecture. If available let know where serious comments on the book are presented.