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| Author: Jerome Drexler
Publisher: Universal Publishers
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Pages: 292
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ISBN: 159942987X
Dewey Decimal Number: 523
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Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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 Drexler's nonsense April 24, 2008
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
As someone with a PhD in physics I can assure you that Drexler's ideas about dark matter and cosmology are wrong, inconsistent with experimental results and are not worth reading. His relativistic protons cannot be the dark matter. Dark matter does not emit or absorb measurable amounts of electromagnetic radiation while protons do; they would have been discovered long ago. Also the basic physics Drexler tries to use in his theories is incorrect. He obviously does not have the science or math background to calculate the consequences of his ideas and so seems to rely on wishful thinking. I happen to know that real scientists have explained to him both the physical inconsistencies of his theories and why, even if the physics was correct, many different experiments would rule them out. However, like many pseudo-science true-believers, Drexler refuses to listen and clings to his obviously wrong ideas. He also distorts actual scientific results to try to bolster his case. Drexler may be able to fool some lay people with no astrophysics background, but the few actual astrophysicists that have taken the time to look at his ideas all dismiss them as gibberish. Don't waste you time with this useless book.
 Post-Modern Cosmology Has Arrived! April 17, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A must read for anyone interested in straightforward, logical solutions to some of cosmology's most significant unsolved problems. This book highlights all of Drexler's work to date, particularly his relativistic-baryon dark matter hypothesis; it also establishes his primacy on the concept of a Relativistic Big Bang that satisfies the second law of thermodynamics. It is now incumbent on the scientific community to accept the plausibility of Drexler's theories, and to find additional supporting observational evidence (e.g., the UV signatures of Lyman-alpha blobs), or to refute them based on such evidence.
Energetic protons as dark matter April 3, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Drexler presents a series of explanations and arguments in support of his theory that dark matter is mainly relativistic protons. These arguments are presented in the format of press releases, an unusual form of authorship, but indicative of the excitement felt by the author and a format not subject to the politics of peer review. He traces his excitement over a period of several years, increasing his conviction regarding his theory. The press releases weave diverse observational evidence of others into a tapestry supporting Drexler's dark matter theory. Make no mistake, the scope of this book is so broad that there is lots of room for argument, for example regarding galactic structure. Nevertheless, Drexler's book is interesting, provocative and passionate.
OUTSTANDING & INNOVATIVE COSMOLOGY BOOK April 3, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I very recently ordered this book from Amazon.com after thoroughly reading Drexler's first two books, which were published in 2003 and 2006.
This book, tying together the concepts of the trilogy, is so captivating, challenging, and interesting that I read it thoroughly with minimal breaks. At the outset, I think that the reader should note the quotations by Alexander Graham Bell, Isaac Newton's version of Occam's razor, Albert Einstein, and voltaire. Drexler's innovative and astute theories and concepts will definitely revolutionize how future research in cosmology will be conducted in the future.
Is dark matter comprised of ultra-high-energy (UHE) relativistic protons? Indeed, the book commences with the theory that the dark matter of the universe is comprised of these very UHE relativistic protons, and from this bold premise, extant astronomical data, and the laws of physics, Drexler convincingly adduces substantive evidence to explicate five cosmic mysteries in a lucid and plausible manner. If these five explanations by Drexler are plausible, especially given the scientific, supporting data provided in this book, it is most likely that the dark matter of the universe is comprised of ultra-high-energy (UHE) protons.
Drexler then proceeds to integrate his theories convincingly with the data presented in his first two books, not to mention the lengthy series of scientific papers he has published during the interim. This talented author further demonstrates his genious by presenting the reader with a viable baseline of data to stimulate the debate. He persausively then delineates seven cosmic mysteries; i.e., dark matter, cosmic web, the big bang, inflation, dark energy, accelerating cosmos, and cosmic rays, in a unique and novel manner, undoubtedly being the first scientist to so do.
Drexler's cosmological acumen is extraordinary and revolutionary. In my opinion, physicists and cosmologists should take careful note of, and undertake active research in, the revolutionary theories advanced by Drexler during his five plus years of active, untiring research in this scientific discipline.
It should be further noted that scientists in England and Russia have conducted some parallel cosmological investigations the results of which provide much support for Drexler's work. I personally challenge other readers not to make preconceived judgements about Drexler's theories, or to be biased by the hegemony inherent in academic disciplines. In other words, do not exhibit "contempt prior to investigation." As indicated on the rear cover of the book, the work was published for open-minded, serious researchers and investigators, who are actively endeavoring to further scientific cosmological knowledge.
I could critique the book more, but will defer to the other readers in the field of cosmology who are actively seeking viable and revolutionary data. Drexler's lifetime of accomplishments, not to mention his numerous inventions, unequivocally demonstrate a high level of precocity and success. His corporate and academic achievements are not merely noteworthy, but demonstrative of a great man who perseveres tirelessly in every pursuit that he undertakes. Drexler's ceaseless and untiring work in the field of cosmology for the last five plus years further demonstrates his brilliance and tenacity. He definitely brings these qualities and characterics to the science of cosmology.
I highly recommend this book and his other works.
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