A Reinterpretation of Old Data the Variable Speed of Light in Gravity and why the 4th Dimension is not Time

Abstract

This paper critically analyzes long-standing scientific assumptions and explores potential misinterpretations that have shaped modern physics. It argues that progress in fundamental discoveries has stagnated due to errors in the foundational theories we continue to accept uncritically. One key argument is that the fourth dimension is not time, as traditionally assumed, but instead results from a misunderstanding of physical processes. The paper also challenges the idea that the speed of light (c) is an intrinsic universe speed limit, suggesting it may be influenced by reflection, absorption, and emission, hinting at a deeper, underlying velocity. The concept of space-time curvature, attributed to general relativity, is re-examined, proposing that time dilation is better understood as oscillation dilation. Furthermore, the paper revisits Maxwell’s equations, showing that they naturally average out the speed of light across different frequencies, questioning its supposed constancy. In addition to these theoretical concerns, the paper explores historical and sociopolitical influences on physics, particularly how World War II and economic challenges in Asia led to the unquestioning acceptance of Einstein’s equations as unassailable laws, rather than theoretical models. Finally, the paper proposes several reinterpretations and experimental methods to investigate variations in the speed of light across frequencies, potentially leading to new insights. Through this critical reexamination, the work aims to challenge outdated assumptions and encourage a deeper, more accurate understanding of the physical universe.