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Albert's Mysterious Melancholy -
10-03-2007, 01:29 AM
To Besso in 1954, Einstein wrote:
"I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field principle, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included..."
In a world where the vigilantly anticipated, 'billiard ball model particle' could not be - and still has not been - isolated, what motivated the Maestro of wave and field theory to pen-pal this - out of character - sentiment?
The following year, 1955, found Einstein returned to diligently working on his formerly abandoned Unified Field Theory... He died - age 76 - at Princeton, that same year.
It was his objective to bring the Special theory (which is about light/fields/waves and uniform velocity) and the General Theory (which is about gravity, matter and non-uniform motion) into one, aggregate - 'Unfied Field' - Theory.
This missive is dedicated to corroborating Einstein's last wishes.
(George Berkeley, 1710) ... lay the beginning in a distinct explication of what is meant by thing, reality, existence: for in vain shall we dispute concerning the real existence of things, or pretend to any knowledge thereof, so long as we have not fixed the meaning of those words.
"All things come out of the one and the one out of all things." - Heraclitus "Reality is an illusion - albeit a persistent one." - Einstein "Particles give me a headache." - Ibid
Re: Albert's Mysterious Melancholy -
10-05-2007, 01:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff
To Besso in 1954, Einstein wrote:
"I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field principle, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included..."
In a world where the vigilantly anticipated, 'billiard ball model particle' could not be - and still has not been - isolated, what motivated the Maestro of wave and field theory to pen-pal this - out of character - sentiment?
The following year, 1955, found Einstein returned to diligently working on his formerly abandoned Unified Field Theory... He died - age 76 - at Princeton, that same year.
It was his objective to bring the Special theory (which is about light/fields/waves and uniform velocity) and the General Theory (which is about gravity, matter and non-uniform motion) into one, aggregate - 'Unfied Field' - Theory.
This missive is dedicated to corroborating Einstein's last wishes.
Einstein could not let go of the theory that nothing travels faster than light. And if there was to be a unified field, the result would be a sycronous motion throughout the universe. That would take an excess speed of C. He built himself a paradox of motion. The speed of light stopped his evolution.
Had he removed the flaw, he would have found E=M, and his search concluded.
Re: Albert's Mysterious Melancholy -
10-05-2007, 01:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff
The following year, 1955, found Einstein returned to diligently working on his formerly abandoned Unified Field Theory...
He died - age 76 - at Princeton, that same year.
Dilgently maybe, but without the insight. His eyes had grown dim
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff
It was his objective to bring the Special theory (which is about light/fields/waves and uniform velocity) and the General Theory (which is about gravity, matter and non-uniform motion) into one, aggregate - 'Unfied Field' - Theory.
This missive is dedicated to corroborating Einstein's last wishes.
I thought that we all, from the lowest to the highest, here on this forum were on this exact same quest, regardless of Uncle Albert's last wishes.
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert.
Cool bananas Rascal ... greg
'Blondie says I must hate all Brunettes. I'll try, but if I can't ... I'll love them both' ... graffiti on Tavern wall, Pompeii, circa AD 70.
Re: Albert's Mysterious Melancholy - Today, 01:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff The following year, 1955, found Einstein returned to diligently working on his formerly abandoned Unified Field Theory... He died - age 76 - at Princeton, that same year.
Dilgently maybe, but without the insight. His eyes had grown dim
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Greg, since you say everyone here is on the exact same quest (which ain't true), it seems that, so far, the collective optometric prescription musters in about the same as Einstein's... (You an optometrist?) __________
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff It was his objective to bring the Special theory (which is about light/fields/waves and uniform velocity) and the General Theory (which is about gravity, matter and non-uniform motion) into one, aggregate - 'Unfied Field' - Theory.
This missive is dedicated to corroborating Einstein's last wishes. __________________
I thought that we all, from the lowest to the highest, here on this forum were on this exact same quest, regardless of Uncle Albert's last wishes.
Don't know where or how you got that exact impression, Greg, a lot of questors here are on different paths and also in disagreement with Einstein on many levels, certainly including his Unified Field Theory.
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert.
Your levity is a questionable lamentation, Greg, though the robust humor is a tonic.
Cool bananas Rascal ... greg
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Good to hear from you, Greg, you rascal, you...
Kewl Kucumbers,
- RP
(George Berkeley, 1710) ... lay the beginning in a distinct explication of what is meant by thing, reality, existence: for in vain shall we dispute concerning the real existence of things, or pretend to any knowledge thereof, so long as we have not fixed the meaning of those words.
"All things come out of the one and the one out of all things." - Heraclitus "Reality is an illusion - albeit a persistent one." - Einstein "Particles give me a headache." - Ibid
Great thread Rascal,Albert I believe had the "genius gene" and with this often comes
the melencholy,I also feel he "saw" more than he ever let on,and this troubled his soul.
regards michael.
Humilty,coupled with boldness,surprises truth to
reveal herself?
Greg, since you say everyone here is on the exact same quest (which ain't true), it seems that, so far, the collective optometric prescription musters in about the same as Einstein's...
(You an optometrist?)
I am an optimist that needs glasses. LOL
Quote:
Originally Posted by RascalPuff
graybeard ... I thought that we all, from the lowest to the highest, here on this forum were on this exact same quest, regardless of Uncle Albert's last wishes.
Rascal .. Don't know where or how you got that exact impression, Greg, a lot of questors here are on different paths and also in disagreement with Einstein on many levels, certainly including his Unified Field Theory.
Unfortunately Rascal, you are right. it would be nice to think we were all working in unison towards a common goal, but ... we all have our own pet theories.
On a lighter note Rascal .... who sang this
Big Ted is dead, he was a great old Pig
Eat most anything, he never wore a wig
Now he gone like snow on the water .. goodbyeee
cool bananas ... greg
'Blondie says I must hate all Brunettes. I'll try, but if I can't ... I'll love them both' ... graffiti on Tavern wall, Pompeii, circa AD 70.
Greg:
Sounds like Jerry Garcia's Grateful Dead singing about a formerly perished member name of Pig Pen. What?
- Best regards,
- RP
(George Berkeley, 1710) ... lay the beginning in a distinct explication of what is meant by thing, reality, existence: for in vain shall we dispute concerning the real existence of things, or pretend to any knowledge thereof, so long as we have not fixed the meaning of those words.
"All things come out of the one and the one out of all things." - Heraclitus "Reality is an illusion - albeit a persistent one." - Einstein "Particles give me a headache." - Ibid
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