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In physics the quantization of light has always been related to the quantization of Einstein’s concept of photons. In “The Proposed Theory” the quantization of light has been related to a much broader concept also including Wheeler’s concept of GEONs (Ref. [1]).
In general when waves have been confined, like a sound wave on a guitar string, the phenomenon of “Standing Waves” (Stationary Waves) appears with the well known aspects of Nodes and Antinodes in all possible Modes.
The Equation in The Proposed Theory for Confined Electromagnetic Waves is an equation for “Standing Waves” (Stationary Waves) which appear with the well known aspects of Nodes and Antinodes in all possible Modes, describing the Quantization of Electromagnetic Radiation in GEONs.
The “Quantization of Light” (Electromagnetic Radiation)
In general quantization has been determined by the match of a wavelength on a 3-dimensional geometry. Because only an integer number (Natural Number) of wavelengths matches the 3-dimensional geometry. The quantization of Electromagnetic Radiation is only possible when the electromagnetic wave has been confined due to its own gravitational field and the wavelength has to match a 3-dimensional geometry.
This is possible when light “confines” itself in a 3-dimensional stable geometry due to its own gravitational field. According John Archibald Wheeler’s “GEON’s [Ref. 1] (Gravitational Electromagnetic Entities) and Einstein’s relationship (W = m c2 ) every “confined” energy results in inertia. Inertia results in mechanical mass and mechanical mass results in a gravitational field.
To realize “quantization of light”, stable configurations have to be found of confined electromagnetic radiation in which the wavelength of the confined electromagnetic energy matches in Natural Numbers the 3-dimensional geometry of the confinement.
Universal Equilibrium in Electromagnetic Fields
Spherical Confinement of Light (GEONs
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