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3.3.5 Inconsistencies of Modern Physics

Attempts, in the early 20th century, to discover the structure and shape of particles were not successful. Though Atomic Theory is undoubtedly correct, the actual structure of neutrons, protons and electrons has remained undecided. The idea of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by orbiting electrons is clearly unreal, even though the radius of the supposed orbits fit neatly with the value of Planck's constant. These orbiting electrons were viewed as indestructible particles. This theory was challenged by Schrodinger's concept of stable vibrational states in the space surrounding the nucleus. The compromise theory involving waves of probability is still believed.

It would seem that the structure of particles has been resolved by removing structure altogether and treating particles as geometrical points having physical properties. Wave motion is still believed to be based on Maxwell's equations, augmented by Special or General Relativity, and propagating without a medium.

The avoidance of structure, and the belief that space is 'empty' have resulted in the idea that physics is a branch of mathematics. The current research process is to find new mathematical expressions and then conduct physical research to confirm them. There is no doubt that modern quantum field theories are extremely clever, however, most of the variables involved have no correlates in physical reality.

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