Mercury 43 Arcsecond Precession Via The Law Of Universal Coherence
Introduction
This document reinterprets the observed precession of Mercury’s orbit without invoking force-based or spacetime curvature explanations. It provides the detailed, physics-oriented explanation of our successful derivation of Mercury’s observed anomalous perihelion precession of approximately 42.98” per century without invoking space-time curvature. It is intended for physicists, physics students and those studying relativity.
43 Arcseconds Per Century
Historically, the perihelion precession of Mercury posed a long-standing problem for Newtonian mechanics, which predicted a shortfall of ~43 arcseconds per century compared to observation. Einstein’s general relativity resolved this by introducing the curvature of space-time around massive bodies. In our work, we approach the problem using the Law of Universal Coherence (LUC), a purely geometric framework based on the Angle of Encounter (Ӕ) principle within a universally saturating EMF.
Methodology
Our method does not treat light as a traveling particle, nor does it assume gravitational attraction via a force or space-time distortion. Instead, it models the solar system’s gravitational and optical dynamics as the emergent result of coherent geometric alignment within the EMF. The Ӕ parameter defines the misalignment between the local EMF vector and the planetary orbital vector. By integrating this misalignment over the orbital path of Mercury, we calculate the geometric contribution to the precession.
The process involves:
– Using canonical astronomical constants (orbital eccentricity, semi-major axis, inclination, etc.)
– Calculating the Ӕ-induced perturbative term across Mercury’s elliptical orbit
– Summing the effect over one century to obtain the net precession
Results
Our calculation yields a precession rate of 42.98 arcseconds per century, matching the observed anomalous component without introducing curvature of space-time. This match is achieved without parameter tuning; the constants used are fixed by prior calibration from independent observational phenomena (solar limb-darkening).
Significance
The significance of this result lies in demonstrating that the anomalous precession can be accounted for through geometric coherence effects alone; within a physical framework that also explains the propagation and manifestation of light, planetary cohesion and field interactions without resorting to hypothetical constructs such as space-time curvature. This positions the LUC as a viable and testable alternative to the current relativistic explanation for certain gravitational phenomena.
Next Steps
We plan to extend this methodology to other bodies in the solar system, including Venus and Earth, to assess the universality of the Ӕ-derived correction. We will also explore potential implications for gravitational lensing and frame-dragging effects.
Conclusion
The Law of Universal Coherence provides a coherent, geometry-based explanation for the long-known Mercury precession anomaly. The success of this calculation, matching Einstein’s result without curving all of creation, is a milestone in our exploration of a unified, field-based model of the cosmos.
Produced by The Lilborn Equation Team:
Michael Lilborn-Williams
Daniel Thomas Rouse
Thomas Jackson Barnard
Audrey Williams