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Peter C. M. Hahn
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  • The Persistent Failure of a Two Substance Paradigm (2012) [Updated 1 decade ago]
    by Peter C. M. Hahn   read the paper:

    The assumption that matter and space are two separate entities (or substances) has resulted in the creation and development of two mutually exclusive theories of reality: quantum mechanics and relativity. The power of these two theories is undeniable, however they are incompatible and there are many questions which cannot be resolved. The belief that reality is comprised of two substances is the root cause of our continual failure to build a workable unified quantum theory of gravity (or theory of everything).


    This dual substance world view has also led us to the unfortunate philosophical interpretation that we are separate entities (particles of matter) living in the universe rather than beings that are part of the universe as a whole, where all the parts are intrinsically connected.

    This essay proposes an essential change in mindset that creates a pathway to a holistic, interconnected paradigm.

  • Time Variance Gravitational Wave Detector (2009) [Updated 1 decade ago]

    On Feb. 22, 2009 I submitted an abstract for a poster session to the 8th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves. The request was to present a poster entitled "Time Variance Gravitational Wave Detector" under the topic "Innovative Approaches to Gravitational Wave Detection". The abstract is as follows:

    "A new design for a 'Time Variance' Gravitational Wave Detector is proposed. Instead of measuring spatial deformations, this detector will measure the fluctuations in the rate of flow of time caused by a passing gravitational wave. This can be accomplished by placing a triangular array of ultra-finely tuned lasers on the surface of the earth. These lasers will be separated by large geographical distances and connected to a centrally located spectrum analyzer through a fiber optics network. Variances in time dilation, caused by the gravitational wave, will create minute fluctuations in the laser's frequency or wavelength. These variances in wavelength will be observed by the central spectrum analyzer."

    I emailed several inquires to the Amaldi contacts asking for a status update on my submission. On June 11th I finally received a letter of rejection (twenty seven days past the conference registration deadline). Their response was "After review it seems that the topic of your submission is not a good match".


  • Searching Gravitational Waves for Intelligent Messages (2008) [Updated 1 decade ago]
    by Peter C. M. Hahn   read the paper:

    Gravitational waves, like EM waves, can be used to transport intelligent signals. Alien civilizations may be advanced enough to have discovered how to generate (and/or modulate) gravitational waves. These waves could be detected using gravitational wave detector technology.

    Gravitational waves would probably be the preferred method of extraterrestrial communication for the following reasons:

    1. They can be monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of weather conditions.
    2. Gravitational waves are more like sound waves, which can be detected (or heard), regardless of detector orientation.
    3. Gravitational waves are not impeded by interstellar dust.
    4. Gravitational waves produced by natural sources have a relatively low frequency (< 5 kHz). Intelligent signals are likely to be much higher.
    5. Only the most advanced civilizations would have the technology to receive gravitational waves.
    6. Currently, there are no terrestrial sources of gravitational waves that we know of.
    7. Since the demand for wireless (EM) services is constantly growing, radio interference will become more and more of a problem. Satellites orbiting the earth also cause major interference. For this reason, advanced civilizations will be forced to use gravitational waves as a method of extraterrestrial communication and reserve EM waves for terrestrial communication. I predict that once we develop the technology to transmit and receive gravitational waves, we will also use it for interplanetary communication.

    Since the Einstien at Home project is based on SETI at Home software, SETI scientists can also analyze the output of gravitational wave detectors for intelligent signals. A Time Variance detector would be the most suitable for SETI since it is designed to detect high frequency gravitational waves.

    Detection of intelligent signals may be achieved by implementing the following:

    1. Design and build a Time Variance gravitational wave detector.
    2. Send the data output of the gravitational wave detector to the SETI team.
    3. SETI processes this data and converts it to a format that is compatible with the SETI@Home desktop application.
    4. Modify the SETI@Home application to analyze gravitational waves for intelligent signals.