The Role of Light Speed in Cosmic Dynamics: Beyond a Physical Limit
Creators: name: Magnusson, Morten
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 510701
subject: Astroparticle physics and particle cosmology

description: <b>Abstract:</b><br>The speed of light (c) is more than a fixed physical constant; it represents an emergent property of energy flow, deeply interconnected with the structure of space-time and the evolution of the universe. <br>This hypothesis explores how cc functions as both a boundary condition and a product of energy dynamics, influencing cosmic balance, the emergence of consciousness, and the transition between states of order and entropy. By redefining c as an outcome of deeper energy interactions, the hypothesis bridges established scientific principles with novel insights into the universe's foundational mechanisms.<b>Keywords:</b><br>Light speed, cosmic balance, energy flow, space-time, singularities, entropy, consciousness.<br><b>Introduction:</b><br>The speed of light (c≈299,792km/s) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of physical reality, defining the upper boundary for the transmission of information and energy. <br>This hypothesis reinterprets c not as the ultimate limit, but as an emergent feature of energy flow within the universe’s dynamic fabric. By situating c within the broader context of space-time geometry, entropy, and consciousness, this perspective offers a unified framework for understanding its role.<b>Core Hypothesis:</b><b>Light Speed as a Mediator:</b><br>c ensures causality by defining the limits of interaction across vast cosmic distances. Its invariance is a reflection of the underlying electromagnetic properties of the vacuum.<br><b>Energy Flow Drives Space-Time:</b><b>S</b><b>=0</b><b> (Singularity):</b> Energy concentration halts all flow, causing space-time to collapse.<b>At </b><b>S</b><b>=</b><b>1</b><b> (Maximum Entropy):</b> Energy dispersion eliminates gradients, resulting in stagnation and overextension of space-time.<b>At </b><b>S</b><b>=</b><b>0.5</b><b>:</b> Energy flow is optimal, supporting the complexity of space-time and consciousness.<b>Consciousness and </b><b>c</b><b>:</b><br>Consciousness emerges within the balance region (S=0.5), where energy flow sustains dynamic interactions in space-time. c indirectly facilitates this by maintaining the structural coherence necessary for awareness.<br><b>Discussion:</b>The role of c in space-time curvature highlights its interaction with gravity, as seen in phenomena like gravitational lensing and event horizons.Redefining c as emergent rather than fundamental shifts the focus to energy flow as the primary driver of cosmic structure.<b>Conclusion:</b><br>This hypothesis challenges conventional interpretations of c by framing it as a byproduct of energy dynamics. By doing so, it not only deepens our understanding of light speed but also connects it to broader questions about the nature of reality, including the emergence of consciousness and the evolution of the universe.<br><b>References:</b><br>Include key references to Einstein’s relativity, quantum mechanics, and any additional supporting sources<br><b>Supplementary Information:</b><br>Visualizations or conceptual diagrams illustrating energy flow, entropy, and the balance region (S=0.5) is within the pdf