Modern Physics and a Few Tensions.

Timothy Rogers

Why do the deepest tensions in modern physics persist despite a century of mathematical refinement? Perhaps unresolved questions are not always signs of failure. Sometimes they point toward distinctions we have not yet learned to see.

Thirring

Holland, John

GETT Resolves Young’s Double-Slit Experiment — J. E. Holland (2025)** This paper presents a complete physical resolution of Young’s double-slit experiment using the General Expanse Tension Theory (GETT) framework. GETT models all matter as localised excitations of a real, gauge-invariant scalar field Φ, and all wave-like behaviour as small propagating perturbations of this field, known as Expanse Tension Ripples (ETRs). These ripples are launched at the instant of particle emission and propagate at near-light speed. As two ETRs pass through the slits and interfere, they imprint a dynamic tension landscape into the Φ-field. The particle core does not superpose or interfere with itself; instead, it is continuously guided by the local tension gradient generated by the interference of the real δΦ waves. Note: The ETT / GETT framework and theory was developed to address macro-scale cosmic anomalies, galaxy rotations and late time accelerations, this paper simply applies the framework previously developed to this new application. The result is a deterministic, mechanistic explanation of the double-slit experiment that reproduces all key observations traditionally attributed to quantum wave–particle duality. The guidance mechanism emerges from the Φ-field’s density-dependent tension and operates smoothly across time: as the ETR interference pattern forms and sharpens, the particle experiences corresponding changes in the local tension slope, steering it toward regions of lowest tension. Across many single-particle events, this produces the observed statistical fringe pattern without invoking wavefunction collapse, superposition of particle trajectories, or any probabilistic interpretation of the particle itself. The paper includes: A full historical analysis from Hooke, Huygens, and Young to modern single-particle interferometry. A detailed explanation of Φ-field dynamics and the origin, propagation, and interference of ETRs. A time-resolved account of how the particle is guided by evolving tension gradients. A comprehensive 12-phase sequence describing the complete physical process from emission to detection. A mathematical core (Appendix N) giving the field Lagrangian, δΦ wave equation, tension structure, and force law. A simulation appendix (Appendix Q) demonstrating numerically that Fresnel-propagated ETRs, combined with tension-gradient guidance, reproduce the expected interference pattern without wavefunctions. A new visual appendix (Appendix R) illustrating the dynamic evolution of the interference landscape and real-time particle guidance. A predictions section (5.8) giving concrete, testable numerical signatures of GETT in modern interferometry, including expected fringe shifts, timing offsets, and modulation depths. This work shows that the double-slit experiment can be fully explained using only a single real field, its perturbations, and their tension gradients—without the conceptual difficulties of standard quantum mechanics. It provides a unified, physically transparent account that is consistent with all single-particle observations from Taylor (1909) to Tonomura (1989) and with modern weak-measurement and biprism experiments. By resolving the double-slit experiment using deterministic field physics, this paper strengthens the broader GETT programme, in which the Φ-field and its density dependency unify gravity, inertia, cosmology, and particle behaviour within a single theoretical structure. This study demonstrates that GETT naturally reproduces quantum interference and offers a clear, testable alternative to traditional quantum interpretations.

J. E. Horvath, Rodrigo Rosas Fernandes, Thais E. P. Idiart

Abstract We discuss in this work, the contradictory position in modern Physics between the existence of a microphysical quantum reality and macrophysical classical one. After discussing some basic concepts in Philosophy, we revisit the situation of Quantum Mechanics results, particularly after the confirmation of violations of Bell's theorem, and its significance to create a tension between the micro and the macro world, which is very fundamental and unsolved.