The True Explanation of Light and Its Special Properties

For those who believe that light has special properties, this article unveils the simpler, more intuitive explanation behind these phenomena using classical physics. Whether you've been skeptical of the quantum realm or simply curious about the nature of light, join us as we explore why light behaves the way it does.

The Myth of Special Light Properties

Often, the notion that light has unique properties arises from a misunderstanding of how it is perceived and measured. In reality, the properties we attribute to light can be explained using common principles of physics, without invoking complex quantum mechanics or untested hypotheses.

De Broglie's work on the electron reveals that particles, including electrons, create perturbations in the electromagnetic (EM) field of gravity. This perturbation, or what De Broglie called a 'pilot wave,' is the key to understanding why light behaves as it does.

The Emergence of Pilot Waves from Electrons

Consider the electron: despite its tiny size, it still exerts a gravitational perturbation, much like a submarine navigating through water. This perturbation travels as a wave, separate from the electron itself. This wave is the 'pilot wave' that guides the electron through space, and it is this wave that we interpret as light.

When an electron is emitted from a source, it generates a blue-shifted pilot wave, creating a circular, globular spectrum of EM strengths. This spectrum is not a 'sinewave' but rather a full spectrum of EM strengths, which explains why there are no 'sine waves' in any spectrum.

The Role of Surfaces in Light Interaction

Light is not created between source and surface; rather, it is created on the surface itself. This phenomenon can be observed when you shine a flashlight on a wall in a dark room. You see the light being produced on the wall, not as a beam, but as a point of light.

As the pilot wave interacts with the surface, it contracts and spreads out, interacting with the various atoms, molecules, and their arrangements on the surface. This interaction is what gives us the variety of colors we see, from red to violet, based on the wavelengths of the EM spectrum.

The Explanation of Red and Blue Shifts

The concept of red and blue shifts can be explained using the same principles. As electrons travel through space, they encounter the EM field of gravity, which slows their progression. This slowing effect on the pilot wave results in a red shift, where the higher frequency wavelengths are lowered, and the overall spectrum of the light gets shifted towards the lower end of the visible spectrum.

Further away sources, such as distant galaxies, experience a red shift in their entire spectrum, not just the high end, as the electron's energy is absorbed as it travels. This is the true explanation of the phenomenon Hubble observed, without invoking the idea of the expanding universe.

Conclusion: The Simplicity of Light

The true properties of light are far simpler than the complicated explanations offered by quantum mechanics. All the mysteries of light, from its polarization to the spectrum it creates, can be explained using well-known classical physics principles. As such, we should question the need for complex theories that go beyond our current understanding of the universe.

Feel free to ask any questions about the content presented here. I can provide more detailed explanations using the principles of classical physics, which, in my opinion, are more robust than the newer 'quantum' ideas.