Publications¶
This page lists peer-reviewed journal papers, a research monograph, preprints, and selected presentations related to the proposed theoretical framework.
The journal papers present the core validated results, the book provides extended theoretical derivations of gravitational force and electromagnetic waves, the preprints document calculations of neutrino mass, and the presentations summarize broader conceptual perspectives.
Journal Papers¶
Extended Entropy and Distribution Theory¶
Introduces an extension of the H theorem and entropy framework and examines the resulting equilibrium distributions, including the Maxwell–Boltzmann case.
The Extended H Theorem and the Extended Entropy
Lin, H.; Lin, T.-W., International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 2025.
DOI: 10.5539/ijsp.v14n4p1
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Mechanical Derivation of Maxwell–Boltzmann Distribution (Analytical)¶
Presents a mechanical derivation of the Maxwell–Boltzmann speed distribution for mixed gases and neutrinos using analytical integration.
Mechanical Proof of the Maxwell-Boltzmann Speed Distribution With Analytical Integration
Lin, H.; Lin, T.-W., International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 2021.
DOI: 10.5539/ijsp.v10n3p135
Mechanical Derivation of Maxwell–Boltzmann Distribution (Numerical)¶
Provides a mechanical derivation of the Maxwell–Boltzmann speed distribution for mixed gases and neutrinos based on numerical iteration methods.
Mechanical Proof of the Maxwell-Boltzmann Speed Distribution With Numerical Iterations
Lin, H.; Lin, T.-W., International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 2021.
DOI: 10.5539/ijsp.v10n4p21
Mechanical Derivation of Maxwell Speed Distribution¶
Develops a mechanical approach to the Maxwell speed distribution within the proposed theoretical framework.
Mechanical Proof of the Maxwell Speed Distribution
Lin, T.-W.; Lin, H., International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 2019.
DOI: 10.5539/ijsp.v8n2p90
Gravitational Theory Based on Substantial Aether¶
Derives the gravitational force using Newton’s laws of motion within a substantial aether–based theoretical model.
Newton’s Laws of Motion Based Substantial Aether Theory of the Universal Gravity Force
Lin, T.-W.; Lin, H., Journal of Mechanics, 2014.
DOI: 10.1017/jmech.2014.19
Electromagnetic Wave Theory Based on Substantial Aether¶
Derives electromagnetic wave equations from Newton’s laws of motion within a substantial aether–based framework.
Newton’s Laws of Motion Based Substantial Aether Theory for Electro-Magnetic Wave
Lin, T.-W.; Lin, H., Journal of Mechanics, 2014.
DOI: 10.1017/jmech.2014.18
Books¶
Aether Mechanics: Natural Theory of the Universe¶
A monograph presenting the theoretical foundations and extended mechanical derivations underlying the proposed framework.
Publication year: 2015
ISBN: 978-0986388404
Chapter 1 — Conceptual Framework
Introduces the conceptual foundations of aether mechanics, including a 2025 author’s note.
Chapters 2–7 — Gravitational Force Derivation
Provides a detailed mechanical derivation of gravitational force, extending the corresponding journal publication.
Chapters 8–12 — Electromagnetic Field Equations
Presents a detailed mechanical derivation of Maxwell’s equations, expanding upon the related journal paper.
Book availability:
Amazon — Aether Mechanics
Preprints¶
Neutrino Mass Estimation¶
Calculates the neutrino mass within the framework of the proposed theory.
Estimation and Prediction of Neutrino Mass Based on the Kinetic Theory of Gases
Zenodo preprint.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17742973
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Molecular Collision and Acoustic Wave Speed¶
Derives the relationship between molecular collision speed and acoustic wave speed, which is applied in the calculation of neutrino mass.
The Effect of Kinetic Energies on the Relationship Between Molecular Collision Speed and Acoustic Wave Speed
Zenodo preprint.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17772383
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Heat Capacity Ratio¶
Derives a mechanical formulation of the heat capacity ratio used in the calculation of neutrino mass.
Derivation of Maxwell’s Mechanical Formula of Heat Capacity Ratio
Zenodo preprint.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17763300
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Presentations (Non–Peer-Reviewed)¶
Explaining All Phenomena of the Universe by Mechanics¶
Invited or contributed presentation outlining a mechanical perspective on physical phenomena and summarizing the conceptual scope of the theory.
Explaining All Phenomena of the Universe by Mechanics
T.-W. Lin; H. Lin, Association of Computational Mechanics Taiwan (ACMT) 2023 Annual Meeting & 14th Workshop on Boundary Element Methods in Taiwan, Keelung City, October 28–29, 2023.