reply to post by and14263
Hehe, sorry and14263, it was an "extra" when I had put in the 1st paragraph - I was typing ahead before my brain caught up. I have edited the post
and removed it.
As for examples, the orbit of bodies in space about the Earth is a product of balancing vectored forces and gravity. Gravity wants to bring the
orbiting body back to Earth in a satisfying explosion of scorched metal and a plume of smoke whereas the effective circular orbit of the object
produces forces that effectively negate the pull of g.
As to graviton charging, well, as far as I am aware there is conflicting information on the subject. Some say that it as no mass and no charge which
always sounds like hooey to me unless you consider that there is a different "physical paradigm" (sorry to use "that" word but it is so
succinct).
That is to say, the whole concept of the "Aether"...
Alternatively, I have heard that the graviton is charged, but this has a number of issues associated with it - the mass aspect for one! Science is
very good at defining the Universe using relative descriptions, we know how the ampere is defined, we know how the volt is defined, but, I'll bet
you've never heard a bona fide scientist stake their reputation on definitively indicating the source of all energy.
So, we've peeked at electrons through the curtains at night, undressed and ready for bed, we know the dimensions, we know the charge, we know the
spin rate, we know the mass - but then we are told that it is an elementary or "point" particle. OK... So what is it made of? Ahhh, some might
say, it is "energy" (always with an enigmatic smile and a knowing nod). So what is energy... Yeah, let's cut to the chase and admit that we don't
really know.
We can measure affects, effects, interactions and comparative attributes but we don't really understand the nuts and bolts - that is why we have CERN
so that the white-coats can have a cushy number investigating these things and perfecting their "knowing nods" and enigmatic "hmmmms".
Anyhoo, back to the point, I am on the fence with regard to the charge of a graviton. However, I would say that I concur with the theory of an
"alternative physics" - not in an outlandish way but with due regard to the physical nature of the Universe as we *perceive* it. Yes, Newtonian
physics works, it predicts and is almost always correct, but, there are aberrations which should not be ignored.
Clearly, this makes me a "fringe member" of the quack variety but, just because we are well-evolved apes that can build nuclear accelerators without
spilling our tea doesn't mean we understand the secrets of the Universe OR that we are "right" just because everything appears to fit our theories.
Many of our expounded physical laws are based on effect and are not necessarily concerned with explaining cause except in the most ambiguous terms.
We can predict effect but we are still floundering with the causes so I am open minded about anything and everything.
From one point of view it is theoretically impossible to "capture" a graviton (since it has no mass) so that doesn't bode too well for science but
is a fantastic gravy train for scientists - that villa at the coast needs to be paid for somehow.
I like to bet on the outsider, the underdog. Tesla had theories concerning the "aether" and was mocked by contemporary science. Tesla was a genius
beyond normal recognition - my money is on him.