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Frederick Rothwarf, Ph.D.
Department of Physics, George Mason University
Abstract:
A model of the universe as proposed by Allen Rothwarf based upon
a degenerate Fermion fluid composed of polarizable particle-antiparticle
pairs leads to a big bang model of the universe where the velocity
of light varies inversely with the square root of cosmological
time, t. This model is here extended to predict a decelerating
expansion of the universe and to derive the Tully-Fisher law describing
the flat rotation curves of spiral galaxies. The estimated critical
acceleration parameter, aoR, is compared to the experimental,
critical modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) cosmological acceleration
constant, ao, obtained by fitting a large number of
rotation curves. The present estimated value is much closer to
the experimental value than that obtained with other models. This
model for aR(t) allows the derivation of the time dependent
radius of the universe R(t) as a function of red shift z, R(z).
Other cosmological parameters such as the velocity of light, Hubble's
constant, the Tully-Fisher relation, and the index of refraction
of the aether can also be expressed in terms of z. R(z) is compared
with the statistical fitting for Veron-Cetty data (2006) for quasar
red shifts and good agreement is found. This model also determines
the time and/or z dependence of certain electromagnetic parameters,
i.e., the permittivity epsilonv(t); the permeability µv(t); and index
of refraction n(t) of free space. These are found to be useful
in various cosmological theories dealing with light passing through
media in motion.
Biography:
Dr. Rothwarf earned his A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. (Solid State Physics
in1960) degrees from Temple University. He did postdoctoral studies
in superconductivity at the University of Paris in 1966. He has
worked in the fields of memory metals, superconductivity , magnetism,
metal hydrides, x-ray therapy, and bioacoustics at various U.S.
Navy / Army laboratories and private hospitals. Dr. Rothwarf has
held program management positions at the U.S. Army European Research
Office in London (1980 - 1984) and at the U.S. Army Research Office
in Research Triangle Park, NC (1984 - 1986). In 1984 he co-founded
the Advanced Materials Corporation (AMC) in Pittsburgh, PA to
develop rare earth permanent and hydride materials. He currently
serves as a board member and Science Advisor at AMC. He has dealt
with various technology transfer issues while V.P. at Virginia's
Center for Innovative Technology (1988 - 1991). He has been an
Adjunct Professor at Drexel University, University of North Carolina,
Carnegie Mellon University, and is currently a Visiting Professor
at George Mason University.
Friday, June 15th at 11 a.m.
Bossone 303
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