Periodic relativity: the theory of gravity in flat space time

Abstract

In periodic relativity (PR), the curved space time of general relativity are eliminated by making use of an alternative flat metric without weak field approximation. PR satisfies Einstein's field equations. Theory allows every two body system to deviate differently from the flat Minkowski metric. PR differs from general relativity (GR) in predictions of the proper time intervals of distant objects. PR proposes a definite connection between the proper time interval of an object and gravitational frequency shift of its constituent particles as the object travels through the gravitational field. This is because fundamentally time is periodic in nature. Coordinate and proper time in GR are linear time. Periodic time of PR is the key parameter in development of quantum gravity theory in which the universe begins with a quantum fluctuation in the fundamental substance of the universe which is infinite, motionless and indivisible. PR is based on the dynamic weak equivalence principle which equates the gravitational mass with the relativistic mass. PR provides accurate solutions for the rotation curves of galaxies and the energy levels of the Hydrogen spectra including Lamb shift. Flat space time with Lorentz invariant acceleration presented here makes it possible to unite PR with quantum mechanics. PR satisfies Einstein's field equations with respect to the three major GR tests within the solar system and with respect to the derivation of Friedmann equation in cosmology. PR predicts limiting radius of the event horizon of M87 black hole to be 3Rg and the range of prograde and retrograde spin a_* between \pm0.385 and \pm0.73.Comment: 53 pages, 3 figures, 4 tables, v10: perfected version with M87 black hole analysi