1. PROCESS PHYSICS: Self-Referential Information Self-Referential Information and Experiential Reality and Experiential Reality Reginald T. Cahill Reginald T. Cahill

2. A Reality Check - the Questions? Time? Time? Space? Space? Quantum ‘Matter’? Quantum ‘Matter’? Experiential Reality? Experiential Reality? Fundamentals? Fundamentals? Experiments? Experiments? Consciousness? Consciousness? Process Philosophy? Process Philosophy?

3. Reality - Self-Referential ‘Information’ Fundamentals:- whole/a-local ‘self-awareness’, before space/QM. Fundamentals:- whole/a-local ‘self-awareness’, before space/QM. Time:- Not geometry - but characterising process in ….. Experienced time is complex (time dilation effects). Irreversible and ordered. Time:- Not geometry - but characterising process in ….. Experienced time is complex (time dilation effects). Irreversible and ordered. Space:- Not geometry - but characterising emergent connectivity in.. Space:- Not geometry - but characterising emergent connectivity in.. Quantum ‘Matter’:- Not stuff - but preserved connectivity in ….. Quantum ‘Matter’:- Not stuff - but preserved connectivity in ….. New (Process) Physics and New Ontology New (Process) Physics and New Ontology Experiential Reality:- Change is real - “actual occasions” Experiential Reality:- Change is real - “actual occasions” Experiments:- Experiments support new physics/new ontology Experiments:- Experiments support new physics/new ontology Consciousness:- Self-reference is intrinsic at all levels and scales Consciousness:- Self-reference is intrinsic at all levels and scales 100 years of physics is fundamentally wrong: Wrong theories/equations and wrong ontology. 100 years of physics is fundamentally wrong: Wrong theories/equations and wrong ontology. Process Philosophy:- Whitehead got it right! Panexperientialism. Process Philosophy:- Whitehead got it right! Panexperientialism.

4. Modelling the Phenomenon of Time Galileo and Newton modelled time by the ‘ruler’ model Galileo and Newton modelled time by the ‘ruler’ model Order along the ruler models event order: ‘before’ and ‘after’ Order along the ruler models event order: ‘before’ and ‘after’ But no notion of change - a non-process model But no notion of change - a non-process model In physics the distance along the ruler is represented by the symbol ‘t’. In physics the distance along the ruler is represented by the symbol ‘t’.

5. Modelling the Phenomenon of Space Newton: space modelled as geometric 3-space: a 3D-Ruler! Newton: space modelled as geometric 3-space: a 3D-Ruler! No structure. But labelled by points …. x,y,z No structure. But labelled by points …. x,y,z Not detectable. Not detectable. Matter slips through space? Matter slips through space? Can be infinite in extent. Can be infinite in extent. Unchanging. Unchanging. BUT: 1850’s Maxwell theory of Electromagnetism appeared to require its reality. So how to detect 3-space? BUT: 1850’s Maxwell theory of Electromagnetism appeared to require its reality. So how to detect 3-space? The key experiment derailed physics for over 100 years! The key experiment derailed physics for over 100 years!

6. Michelson-Morley 1887 To Detect 3-Space Assumption: light travels at fixed speed relative to 3- space. 300,000km/s Assumption: light travels at fixed speed relative to 3- space. 300,000km/s So measure speed in different directions relative to apparatus, which is on earth and surely moving through 3- space. Earth orbit speed about sun is 30km/s So measure speed in different directions relative to apparatus, which is on earth and surely moving through 3- space. Earth orbit speed about sun is 30km/s Expect differences in speed to be very small and very difficult to detect: 1/100,000 Michelson used an interferometer which exploits wave nature of light. Device effect is of order (1/100,000)(1/100,1000) Expect differences in speed to be very small and very difficult to detect: 1/100,000 Michelson used an interferometer which exploits wave nature of light. Device effect is of order (1/100,000)(1/100,1000) The experiment worked…the effect was seen. The experiment worked…the effect was seen. BUT the effect was much smaller than expected…so they said they didn’t see anything. BUT the effect was much smaller than expected…so they said they didn’t see anything. It was a NULL EXPERIMENT It was a NULL EXPERIMENT OUTCOME: ”3-space doesn’t exist”. Einstein proposed spacetime, OUTCOME: ”3-space doesn’t exist”. Einstein proposed spacetime, 100 years of near nonsense in physics. 100 years of near nonsense in physics.

7. Adjustable mirror Semi-silvered mirror Glass plate used to balance effect of refraction Light source Mirrors Other light path Stone slab Initial light beam One light path Telescope Light beam viewed in telescope The Michelson Interferometer (Graphics: Katie Pilypas)

8. Displacement vs Azimuth Graph Interference FringesMichelson Interferometer Experiment

26. Michelson-Morley 1887 Experiment Data Discovered 3-space in 1887. Discovered 3-space in 1887. Discussion of this discovery Discussion of this discovery is banned in physics journals. Calibration was grossly invalid. Calibration was grossly invalid.

27. Dayton Miller Interferometer Experiment Dayton Miller, Mt Wilson 1925/26 Discovered (i) 3-space (ii) motion of earth through space (iii) that therefore foundations of special relativity were invalid. No spacetime. Dayton Miller, Mt Wilson 1925/26 Discovered (i) 3-space (ii) motion of earth through space (iii) that therefore foundations of special relativity were invalid. No spacetime.

28. Dayton Miller Interferometer Experiment Showed that spacetime was an incorrect ontology.

29. Typical Miller Interferometer Rotation Data Shows fringe shift as device is rotated (average of 20 rotations). Much better result than Michelson and Morley. Shows fringe shift as device is rotated (average of 20 rotations). Much better result than Michelson and Morley. This data gives speed of 351 km/s (in plane of interferometer). Full speed is 420 km/s in southerly direction. This data gives speed of 351 km/s (in plane of interferometer). Full speed is 420 km/s in southerly direction.

30. Dayton Miller Interferometer Experiment Miller’s model of direction of flow of space past the earth at 4 different months. Sun is at the centre. The earth has a speed of some 420km/s in a southerly direction. Variation over one year is caused by (i) motion of earth about sun through space, and (ii) flow of space past earth towards the sun 42 km/s. Miller’s model of direction of flow of space past the earth at 4 different months. Sun is at the centre. The earth has a speed of some 420km/s in a southerly direction. Variation over one year is caused by (i) motion of earth about sun through space, and (ii) flow of space past earth towards the sun 42 km/s.

31. Michelson-Morley 1887 Experiment Data It was NOT a null experiment. It was NOT a null experiment. Michelson and Morley discovered that the earth moved through 3-space at speed 8km/s using Newtonian physics calibration. Michelson and Morley discovered that the earth moved through 3-space at speed 8km/s using Newtonian physics calibration. MM data gives actual speed > 300km/s (Cahill and Kitto 2002) MM data gives actual speed > 300km/s (Cahill and Kitto 2002) And that the speed of light was 300,000km/s relative to that 3-space. And that the speed of light was 300,000km/s relative to that 3-space. All physics books claim MM saw no fringe shifts. All physics books claim MM saw no fringe shifts. For over 100 years physics has been based on flawed foundations. For over 100 years physics has been based on flawed foundations. ‘Null’ effect led Einstein/Minkowski to invent spacetime ‘Null’ effect led Einstein/Minkowski to invent spacetime

32. 3-Space Structure from DeWitte Data 1991 In 1991 Roland DeWitte accidently discovered speed of earth through space. Same speed and direction as Miller etc. Belgium Telephone company technician. In 1991 Roland DeWitte accidently discovered speed of earth through space. Same speed and direction as Miller etc. Belgium Telephone company technician. Observed changing travel time of RF signals along coaxial cable as earth rotated. Observed changing travel time of RF signals along coaxial cable as earth rotated. Data shows fluctuations in flow of space. Space flow is turbulent and probably fractal. Data shows fluctuations in flow of space. Space flow is turbulent and probably fractal. DeWitte was never permitted to report his discovery in a physics journal. He was dismissed from the company. Independently DeWitte and Miller did two of the most significant physics experiments of the 20th century. They showed that the Einstein spacetime theory was wrong. DeWitte was never permitted to report his discovery in a physics journal. He was dismissed from the company. Independently DeWitte and Miller did two of the most significant physics experiments of the 20th century. They showed that the Einstein spacetime theory was wrong.

33. The Schrodinger Equation Describes motion of wave function, using geometrical time and 3-space models. No notion of ‘matter’ as point-particles with trajectories. Describes motion of wave function, using geometrical time and 3-space models. No notion of ‘matter’ as point-particles with trajectories. The wave function is non-local … spread out through space. The wave function is non-local … spread out through space. Explains much of structure of atoms and molecules as wave structures. Explains much of structure of atoms and molecules as wave structures. All quantum measurements actually involve localisation in 3-space (wave function collpase). All quantum measurements actually involve localisation in 3-space (wave function collpase). Does not explain the `measurement’ phenomenon.i.e. the formation of spots in detectors. Does not explain the `measurement’ phenomenon.i.e. the formation of spots in detectors. The Born measurement rule says probability of a spot is The Born measurement rule says probability of a spot is But no structure to space, and no ‘flow’. But no structure to space, and no ‘flow’. 3-space is denied. The quantum theory based on spacetime is the Dirac equation, and it works better? Must include 3-space in Dirac equation. 3-space is denied. The quantum theory based on spacetime is the Dirac equation, and it works better? Must include 3-space in Dirac equation. Localisation is inconsistent with spacetime Localisation is inconsistent with spacetime Spacetime has no ‘now’. It is a frozen object. Spacetime has no ‘now’. It is a frozen object.

34. The Issues: Spacetime … the foundation of 20th Century physics does not exist. It was a mathematical illusion from mistake. Spacetime … the foundation of 20th Century physics does not exist. It was a mathematical illusion from mistake. Physics failed to realise that a complex flowing 3-space existed, despite repeated experimental detection. Physics failed to realise that a complex flowing 3-space existed, despite repeated experimental detection. The geometric theory of time is completely inadequate. The geometric theory of time is completely inadequate. We don’t know why the quantum phenomena. We don’t know why the quantum phenomena. We don’t understand wave function collapse/localisation. We don’t understand wave function collapse/localisation. Numerous failings of Newtonian and Einsteinian theories of gravity: Spiral galaxies (Dark Matter), supermassive black holes, laboratory measurements of G, bore hole anomalies, eclipse effects, radioactive decay,…. Numerous failings of Newtonian and Einsteinian theories of gravity: Spiral galaxies (Dark Matter), supermassive black holes, laboratory measurements of G, bore hole anomalies, eclipse effects, radioactive decay,…. Curved spacetime (Einstein’s theory of gravity) fails. Curved spacetime (Einstein’s theory of gravity) fails. After 100 years physics is in chaos. After 100 years physics is in chaos. We need to start again… from afresh! We need to start again… from afresh!

35. Reality: Self-Referential Information ‘Network’ Nodes and Links: relationship strengths Nodes and Links: relationship strengths (Irreversible) Time is modelled by iterations/update - actual process. (Irreversible) Time is modelled by iterations/update - actual process. Two key parts (i) the inverse operation involves the whole system ‘knowing’ all connection strengths, (ii) self-referential noise (SRN) … limits ‘self-knowledge’. Two key parts (i) the inverse operation involves the whole system ‘knowing’ all connection strengths, (ii) self-referential noise (SRN) … limits ‘self-knowledge’. Implicit ‘self-awareness’. Implicit ‘self-awareness’. No notion of space, quantum,.. No notion of space, quantum,.. Experienced reality is in the patterns …. interacting information. Experienced reality is in the patterns …. interacting information. Fractal Non-Deterministic Semantic/Active Information. Fractal Non-Deterministic Semantic/Active Information. From Quantum Field Theory. From Quantum Field Theory. Non-symbol parallel processing. Reality is an open system (SRN). So is not a thermodynamic system. Reality is an open system (SRN). So is not a thermodynamic system.

36. Space: Fractal Quantum Foam Network self-organises structured transient patterns. Network self-organises structured transient patterns. Fractal 3-space …. as networks within networks ….gebits (bits of geometry). Fractal 3-space …. as networks within networks ….gebits (bits of geometry). The network connectivity is described by a quantum formalism (QHFT)..including residual SRN: Space is a ‘noisy’ Quantum System. The network connectivity is described by a quantum formalism (QHFT)..including residual SRN: Space is a ‘noisy’ Quantum System. ‘Quantum Matter’.. as preserved network ‘defects’. ‘Quantum Matter’.. as preserved network ‘defects’. Residual SRN causes ‘wave function’ collapse. Residual SRN causes ‘wave function’ collapse. ‘Space’ has differential flow. ‘Space’ has differential flow.

37. Quantum Nonlocality Here a wave function is decomposed into the sum of two localised components, each having a different ‘footprint’ in 3-space.

38. A New Theory of Gravity: Flowing Space Newtonian gravity from a velocity field: Newtonian gravity from a velocity field: But then a space self-interaction term is missing: But then a space self-interaction term is missing: Discovery:  =1/137 …the fine structure constant. Discovery:  =1/137 …the fine structure constant. Miller data revealed in-flow past earth into sun. Miller data revealed in-flow past earth into sun.

39. Quantum Space  =1/137 the fine structure constant  =1/137 the fine structure constant Down mine shafts and Down mine shafts and bore holes Newtonian bore holes Newtonian gravity and General gravity and General Relativity fail. Relativity fail. Objects are slightly heavier Objects are slightly heavier Data gives  =1/137 Data gives  =1/137

40. Fine Structure Constant:  =1/137 In Hydrogen atom  determines magnitude of electron binding energy compared to the rest mass energy of the electron: In Hydrogen atom  determines magnitude of electron binding energy compared to the rest mass energy of the electron: is probability of photon emission/absorption. is probability of photon emission/absorption. So self-interaction of space is determined by So self-interaction of space is determined by quantum theory processes. quantum theory processes.

41. Quantum Space Spherical Galaxy M87 Spherical Galaxy M87 In-flow of space results in a ‘black hole’ forming at the centre. In-flow of space results in a ‘black hole’ forming at the centre. Astronomers have detected ‘black holes’ Astronomers have detected ‘black holes’ Theory: Theory: Black hole Mass = x Mass GR does not have GR does not have ‘black holes’. ‘black holes’.

42. Quantum Space Spiral galaxy NGC3198 Spiral galaxy NGC3198 Newtonian gravity and General Relativity cannot explain rotation speeds (lower curve). Newtonian gravity and General Relativity cannot explain rotation speeds (lower curve). This failure led to notion of ‘ Dark Matter’. This failure led to notion of ‘ Dark Matter’. New theory of gravity explains observations (upper curve). New theory of gravity explains observations (upper curve). Caused by (new) ‘black hole’ at centre of galaxy. Caused by (new) ‘black hole’ at centre of galaxy. In-flow speed of space into ‘black hole’ is determined by fine structure constant. In-flow speed of space into ‘black hole’ is determined by fine structure constant.

43. The New Schrodinger Equation Has dynamics of space affecting the quantum Has dynamics of space affecting the quantum dynamics. v is fractal…structure at all scales. Explains gravity…wave packet propagation is not a straight line. Explains gravity…wave packet propagation is not a straight line. Explains Equivalence Principle…. all objects fall with same acceleration g (Galileo)…. a wave effect. Explains Equivalence Principle…. all objects fall with same acceleration g (Galileo)…. a wave effect. Has vorticity effect … rotating space. GP-B experiment. Has vorticity effect … rotating space. GP-B experiment. Also new Maxwell and Dirac equations. Also new Maxwell and Dirac equations.

44. Space Vortices Space is complex flowing quantum system. Space is complex flowing quantum system. Can have vortices. Can have vortices. Detectable in Gravy Probe B. Detectable in Gravy Probe B. Seen by Allais in eclipse Seen by Allais in eclipse pendulum experiments? pendulum experiments?

45. Intergalactic Vortices? Possible detection of intergalactic vortices - via light bending? Possible detection of intergalactic vortices - via light bending?

46. Conclusions Physics has totally misunderstood reality! Physics has totally misunderstood reality! Reality is processing of ‘Mind’. Panexperientialism. Reality is processing of ‘Mind’. Panexperientialism. Self-awareness at all levels. ‘Mind’ is fundamental. Self-awareness at all levels. ‘Mind’ is fundamental. Time is not geometry, is label for process in ‘Mind’. Time is not geometry, is label for process in ‘Mind’. Process/Time is fundamental aspect of ‘Mind’. Process/Time is fundamental aspect of ‘Mind’. 3-Space: ‘classicalising’ quantum subsystem(s) in ‘Mind’. 3-Space: ‘classicalising’ quantum subsystem(s) in ‘Mind’. 3-Space and Quantum Matter are the same stuff. 3-Space and Quantum Matter are the same stuff. Quantum Matter not in 3-space: Quantum non-locality. Quantum Matter not in 3-space: Quantum non-locality. Quantum behaviour is consequence of a self-referential self-limited network (Mind). Quantum collapse is a space/QM/detector effect…. Explains measurement effect. Quantum behaviour is consequence of a self-referential self-limited network (Mind). Quantum collapse is a space/QM/detector effect…. Explains measurement effect. Gravity is consequence of differential ‘flow’ of space. Gravity is consequence of differential ‘flow’ of space. Gravity is a quantum phenomenon - G and . Gravity is a quantum phenomenon - G and . Process Philosophy is the metaphysics of reality. Process Philosophy is the metaphysics of reality. Consciousness: high-level sub-self-awareness of whole. Consciousness: high-level sub-self-awareness of whole.