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The Flaw in Modern Physics: Why the "Electron Particle" Model Has Held Back Electrical Science
A simple correction to capacitor theory that is rooted in Maxwell and Heaviside theory unlocks profound insights into electromagnetism, radio waves, and the "polarizable vacuum."
What if two foundational ideas in modern physics, the "electron particle" and Einstein's Special Relativity, are actually errors that have stalled progress in electrical science for over 100 years?
Thanks to our digital revolution since the 1960s, this sounds counterintuitive to most people. But the fixes are surprisingly straightforward, and the implications are profound.
Electricity isn't just technology, it's the most fundamental force we interact with daily. Let's explore why rethinking it matters.
The Magic of Electromagnetism: Dielectric vs. Magnetic Energy
At its core, electromagnetism blends two forms of energy:
- **Dielectric energy** → Stored in insulators (like plastic) via capacitors
- **Magnetic energy** → Stored in conductors (like metal coils) via inductors
The capacitor is fundamental and modern physics got its mechanism wrong. Luckily, the foundational physics errors are EASY for almost everyone to understand and the importance is PROFOUND! Why profound? "Electricity" is the divine science.
The LC Tank Circuit: Heart of Radio Waves
One of the most important devices in electromagnetism is the LC tank circuit. It powers radio waves, i.e. the foundation of WiFi, cell phones, and wireless communication.
Energy "sloshes" back and forth between the inductor (magnetic) and capacitor (dielectric).
Classic view: Coil (right) builds magnetic field, connected to capacitor plates (+ and –).
The core mistake? Modern physics claims capacitors store energy by accumulating electrons on one plate (creating a deficit on the other).
*(Incorrect "electron particle" capacitor diagram)*
This ignores the real action: polarization in the dielectric (the insulator between plates).
*(Correct Maxwell capacitor diagram)*
Maxwell's Correct View: Dielectric Polarization Maxwell's description—electromotive force polarizes the dielectric itself, storing and releasing energy there.
As Maxwell wrote in 1865:
"Electromotive force acts on a dielectric, putting every part of the dielectric into a polarized condition."
The energy lives in the dielectric and not electron flow on the plates! This shift challenges all particle-based models. Dielectrics act as a wave medium for electrification through polarization.
Oliver Heaviside (1893) described electric current even in insulators, and this mechanism is via dielectric polarization. Proof: The Dissectible Capacitor Experiment
Charge the capacitor, separate the plates, energy remains in the polarized dielectric.
Simple experiment: A charged capacitor holds energy even when plates are separated, if the dielectric is attached.
Now ponder: Where does a vacuum capacitor store energy with no material between plates?
This points to Maxwell's medium: the polarizable vacuum.
Pondering this question will allow you to recognize the evidence FOR the dielectric wave medium of Maxwell and is the substrate of "electrical phenomenon."
And this Maxwellian mechanism is used in modern zero-point energy discussions (e.g., Hal Puthoff): polarizable vacuum Heaviside coined "electret" in 1885: the dielectric analog of a magnet, i.e. a temporarily polarized insulator. Deeper Dive: Recommended Video
Detailed breakdown of the dissectible capacitor and flaws in electron theory. Essential viewing for the full demonstration.
Then next step is combining this erroneous "electron particle" theory concept with the grand mistake of removing Maxwell's electromagnetic wave medium by Einstein in Special Relativity: