New developments in theoretical physics include:

(1)Observation theory of moving objects

To observe moving objects, the speed of light is defined as the speed of photons relative to its source, and the propagation characteristics of light in pure space and a medium are introduced in this paper. New concepts called the moving space-time coordinate, the visual space-time coordinate, and the static space-time coordinate are proposed. This paper derives the relationship among the three in pure space and in a moving medium. It is concluded that the moving objects observation theory has solved the measurement problem of moving objects. Movement cannot cause changes in length, time, and mass. Moreover, there is not any light speed barrier.

Zifeng Li. Observation theory of moving objects [J]. Phys. Essays, 2011, 24(1): 34-38.

(2) Special relativity arising from a misunderstanding of experimental results on the constant speed of light

All experiments show that the speed of light relative to its source measured in vacuum is constant. Einstein interpreted this fact such that any ray of light moves in the “stationary” system with a fixed velocity c, whether the ray is emitted by a stationary or by a moving body, and established special relativity accordingly. This paper reviews basic hypotheses and viewpoints of space-time relationship in special relativity; analyzes derivation processes and the mistakes in the Lorentz transformation and Einstein’s original paper. The transformation between two coordinate systems moving uniformly relative to one another is established. It is shown that special relativity based upon the Lorentz transformation is not correct, and that the relative speed between two objects can be faster than the speed of light.

Li Zifeng. Special Relativity Arising from a Misunderstanding of Experimental Results on the Constant Speed of Light. Physics Essays, 2008 , 21 (2):96-102.

(3) The Law of Universal Attraction with Momentum Exchange between Objects and Microparticles

The law of universal attraction has been used widely. However, how two objects attract each other is still a riddle. Hypotheses, such as gravitons, universal repulsion, sub-photon seas, etc., all have flaws, and do not deal with the basic reason why there is such a law. In this paper, suppose: (1) microparticles at a certain speed, moving like thermal motion of molecules, are distributed in space; (2) the objects are not continuous in microstructure, but there are gaps between the particles comprising the objects, allowing some microparticles to pass through; (3) momentum transferred from microparticles to the objects is proportional to mass of the objects. This theory of momentum exchange between objects and microparticles may interpret the source of universal attraction more reasonably as well as providing a formula to be used as a basis for calculation. Universal attraction is an equivalent expression for momentum exchange between objects and microparticles. This generates the force acting along the line of centers of the two objects which are close to each other. The universal attraction constant G is accurate only for astronomical bodies near the earth. Universal attraction between two objects is related to an intermediary between them. There is no graviton.

Li Zifeng. The Law of Universal Attraction with Momentum Exchange between Objects and Microparticles[C]. PROCEEDINGS of the NPA, College Park, MD 2011: 344-347.

(4) The Nature and Principle of Charge Interaction and Coulomb's Law

What is “electronic charge”? Why there are two kinds of charges? Why do the same charges repel, and dissimilar charges attract each other? Why does their behavior agree with Coulomb's Law? These are among the most basic questions of physics. Let us assume the existence of a kind of microparticle in the universe, which we can call an electon for our purposes here. Three situations are possible: if an object contains a surplus of electons, it will be positively charged; if a deficit of electons, it will be negatively charged; if an object contains electons equal to its expected value, in the saturated state, it is neutral. The charged objects, containing these electons, have the ability to exchange charged or uncharged microparticles in order to achieve a neutral state. The acting force between two charged objects comes from the exchange of charged and uncharged microparticles. The same charges repel, and dissimilar charges attract each other. The value of force is consistent with Coulomb's Law. The material between two charged objects affects the value of the acting force between them, but does not affect the direction.

Li Zifeng. The Nature and Principle of Charge Interaction and Coulomb's Law[C]. PROCEEDINGS of the NPA, College Park, MD 2011: 347-349.

(5) The Essence of Special Relativity and Its Influence on Science, Philosophy & Society

This paper studies the current status of special relativity in science and philosophy as well as society, and reasons for special relativity to achieve its fame, and presents three academic viewpoints, four public attitudes, comments of known scientists on special relativity, and lists periodicals, scientific meetings, and networks studying questions on special relativity. We summarize various arguments about special relativity, analyze the logic mistakes contained in special relativity, and investigate the authenticities of validations and applications of special relativity. Our study indicates that the essence of special relativity is an incorrect logical consequence from the idealist standpoint and analyzes the harms special relativity has placed on science, philosophy, and society. We advocate the materialistic way of seeking truth based on facts and the publication policy that hundreds of flowers blossom and hundreds of schools of thought contend in order to liberate scientific research from the imprisonment of special relativity. The views of space-time and mass-energy of idealistic special relativity should be abandoned and the views of space-time and mass-energy of materialism should be restored and developed.

Li Zifeng, Li Tianjiang, Wang Changjin, et al.. The essence of special relativity and its influence on science, philosophy & society[J]. Scientific Inquiry, 2007, 8(2): 229-236.

(6) Materialistic Views of Space-Time and Mass-Energy

This paper analyzes the unidirectional and symmetrical lapse characters of time and all-direction uniform character of the three-dimensional space. It brings forth the materialistic views of space-time and criticizes the idealistic views of space-time. On the basis of a detailed analysis of mass and energy, this paper reveals that mass is the essence of matter, energy is the nature of the matter world. Mass and energy can’t transform from one to the other.

Li Zifeng, Wang Zhaoyun. Materialistic views of space-time and mass-energy[J]. Scientific Inquiry, 2007, 8(2): 237-241.

(7) Magic Weapons for Supporting Relativity

It has been 100 years since the time when Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity. The theory has been the center of debate since the time when it first appeared. Three kinds of points of view to the relativity have been produced: support it in its entirety, amendment it as needed, and completely opposing it. This paper discusses the supporters’ methods on how they back up the relativity in ten aspects. The supporters suppress the opponents and their thoughts. This paper simply analyzes the reason for why such phenomenon exists.

Li Zifeng, Tian Xinmin. Magic weapons for supporting relativity[J]. Scientific Inquiry, 2007, 8(2): 250-255.

(8) The Essential Relationship between Mass and Energy

This paper introduces the essences of mass, time, length and energy, as well as their standard measurement units, analyzes mass-velocity relationships in different theories, and comments on these relationships. Also the paper negates the mass-velocity equation and the mass-energy equation in the special relativity; analyzes the source and generating mechanism of atomic energy. The author deems that mass is mass, energy is energy; mass cannot be transformed into energy and energy cannot be transformed into mass. These two concepts can’t be converted into each other. There are mass conservation and energy conservation, individually.

Li Zifeng. The essential relationship between mass and energy[J]. Scientific Inquiry, 2007, 8(2): 256-262.