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1 Preface Introduction - Orbiting the Moons of Pluto p. 1 Introduction p. 1 Multidimensional Minkowski Space p. 5 References p. 7 Structure, Properties and Implications of Complex Minkowski Spaces p. 9 Some Predictions of Complex Geometries p. 9 Multidimensional Geometric Models and Macroscopic Remote Connectedness p. 14 The Lorentz Condition in Complex 8-Space Geometry and Tachyonic Signaling p. 23 Velocity of Propagation in Complex 8-Space p. 27 Kaluza-Klein Geometries: A Possible Unification of Electromagnetic and Gravitational Phenomena p. vii p. 33 Additional Thoughts on Current Physical Theory p. 38 References p. 38 Major Principles of Physics: Poincaré Invariance, Analyticity, Unitarity and Complex Minkowski Space p. 41 Major Principles of Physics p. 41 References p. 45 Nonlocal Interconnectedness as a Fundamental Principle of Reality p. 47 Bell's Theorem and Its Experimental Verification p. 47 More Recent Long Distance Confirmations of Bell's Nonlocality p. 51 Implications of Bell's Nonlocality Theorem p. 54 Conceptual and Philosophical Implications of Bell's Theorem p. 54 Bell's Theorem p. 54 Principle of Local Causes p. 54 Some Possible Conclusions About Bell's Theorem p. 55 Contra-Factual Definiteness Fails p. 55 Possible Interpretations of the Wave Function, p. 56 Objections to the Reality of Quantum Theory p. 56 Locality Fails p. 57 Concluding Remarks p. 57 Other Nonlocal Interactive Phenomenon and the Particle-Wave ôparadoxö Resolved p. 59 Young's Double Slit Experiment and Its Extension, the Wheeler Delayed Choice Experiment p. 59 Delayed Choice as an Extension of Young's Double Slit Experiment p. 62 The Aharanov-Bohm Experiment, Fields and Potentials as Mechanisms of Non-Local Interactions p. 64 Some Topics for Interference Experiments p. 67 Ernst Mach, Frames of Reference and Nonlocality p. 68 Conclusion p. 70 References and Notes p. 71 The Complexification of Maxwell's Equations p. 74 Complex Electromagnetic Fields p. 74

2 Complex Electromagnetic Variables in Complex Multidimensional Spaces p. 78 Complex Electromagnetic Field Vectors, Virtual Energy States and Magnetic Monopole Interpretations p. 89 Higgs Field Magnetic Monopole p. 90 Some Further Speculations on Monopole Structures p. 92 The Structure of Non-Hertzian Waves in Complex Geometries and Electromagnetic Energy p. 93 Transmission Summary and Concluding Remarks p. 100 References and Notes p. 103 Vector and Scalar Potentials, Advanced and Retarded Waves and Nonlocal Phenomena p. 109 Vector and Scalar Potentials and Fields p. 109 Advanced and Retarded Solutions p. 113 References p. 116 The Complex Form of Relativistic Maxwell's Equations p. 117 Relativistic Conditions for Maxwell's Equations in Complex Geometries and Invariance of the Line Element p. 117 Complex E and B in Real 4-Space and the Complex Lorentz Condition p. 128 Complex Electromagnetic Forces in a Gravitational Field p. 132 References p. 136 Real and Complex Amended Maxwell's Equations for Non-Abelian Gauge Groups p. 138 Introduction - Extended Maxwell's Equations p. 138 Complexified Electromagnetic Fields in Minkowski Space and Nonlocality p. 139 The General Concept of Gauge Symmetry in Current Physics p. 142 New Gauge Conditions, Complex Minkowski Space and New Implications for Physics p. 143 Concluding Remarks p. 145 References p. 146 Sub and Superluminal Transformations of the Complex Vector Potential p. 149 Introduction p. 149 Complex Minkowski Spaces with Time Symmetry Considerations p. 150 Complex Transformations of the Vector Potential p. 151 Superluminal Vector and Scalar Potential Transformation Laws p. 153 References p. 160 The Schrödinger Equation in Complex Minkowski Space p. 161 Remote Connectedness and Coherent Collective Phenomena p. 161 Complex 8-Space and the Formation of Nonlocality p. 163 Space-Like Remote Connectedness, Bell's Theorem and its Experimental Test p. 164 Complex 8-Space and Nonlocality p. 167 Solitary Wave and Coherent Non-dispersive Solutions in Complex Geometries p. 173 Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation with Complex Temporal Perturbation p. 177 The Schrödinger Equation in Complex Space and Time p. 178 Discussion and Application of Coherent State Solutions p. 181 Conclusion p. 182

3 References p. 183 Spinors, Twistors, Quaternions, and Complex Space p. 185 Introduction p. 185 The Spinor Formalism and their Relationship to Twistors p. 186 The Penrose Twistor, Harmonic Sequencing and Particle Spin p. 191 Penrose Twistor Fields, Particles and Nested Tori p. 202 Quaternions, Groups, and Allowable Spatial Structures p. 203 The Quaternion Formalism and Simple Topological Spaces p. 203 Quaternions and Quantum Theory p. 204 Conclusion p. 207 References p. 207 Relativistic Dirac Quantum Theory in Complex Minkowski Space and Tachyonic Signalingp. 209 Introduction p. 209 The Basic Structure of Physics Theories and Their Interrelation p. 210 The Basis and Structure of the Dirac Equation p. 216 The Relativistic Dirac Equation p. 217 The Dirac Equation in Complex 8-Space p. 224 Complexifying Spin Space p. 225 Nonlinear Formalsim of the Dirac Equation p. 227 Generalized Wave Equations, Classical, Quantum, Nonrelativistic and Relativistic in Linear and Nonlinear Forms p. 230 References and Notes p. 235 Speculation on a Unified Field Theory (UFT), Grand Unification Theories (GUT) and Supersymmetry and Superstring Theories p. 238 The Observer in the Quest for Truth p. 239 GUT, TOE Supersymmetry Models, Complex 8-Spacetime and Kaluza-Klein Theory p. 243 Lorentz Transforms and the Universality of the Laws of Physics, Analyticity and Unitarity p. 250 Lorentz Invariant Conditions p. 250 The Analytic S-Matrix in Particle Physics p. 252 Conservation Principle in Quantum Mechanics and Relativity Theory p. 253 A Brief Background on Group Theory p. 254 References p. 264 Unity of Consciousness Experience, Nature of the Observer and Current Physical Theory p. 267 Role of the Observer in Modern Physical Theories p. 268 States of Consciousness and Reality Perceptive Modes p. 269 Defining Science and Mysticism: Methods in the Search for Knowledge p. 271 Some Basic Tenets of Science and the Western View: Duality, Causality and Object Grouping p. 271 Physical Models of Interconnectedness p. 273 Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and the Search for Truth p. 278

4 Observer/Participant and Schrödinger's Cat p. 279 Particle, Processes, Geometry and Spacetime Independence of Consciousness p. 280 Particle and Process, Logic and Reason p. 281 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Geometry, Mind-Universe p. 282 Spacetime Independence in Physics, Psychic Phenomena and Mental Imagination p. 282 Mystic Oneness: Unity p. 284 Nature of the Physical Observer and the New Noetic Paradigm p. 288 Allopathic Medicine - The Demise of Vitalism p. 291 Status of Cognitive Theory p. 293 Philosophy of Mind-Vitalism/Teleology p. 293 Current Theories of Mind p. 294 Computational and AI Models p. 295 Neural Networks and Cellular Automata p. 295 Synaptic Tunneling p. 296 Quantum Brain Dynamics p. 297 Pribram's Holonomic Brain Theory p. 298 Orchestrated Reduction (Orch-Or) Model p. 299 Dualist/Interactionist Theory of Mind-Body p. 300 Beyond the Brain - Elemental Intelligence p. 301 Consciousness is a Universal Cosmological Principle p. 302 Origin of Complexity in Biological Systems: A New Model for the Origin of Life p. 303 Summary of Maturama's Six-Point Key for Determination of Life p. 304 Non-Autopoietic Entities That Seem to Satisfy Maturana's Conditions p. 304 Mechanism in Biology as a Semiclassical Limit p. 305 New Cosmology Leads to Redefinition of the Observer p. 306 Living-Systems and the Physical Observer p. 308 Is There More to Biology Than Mechanism? p. 308 Complex Systems Theory: A New Model for the Origin of Life p. 310 Action of the Unified Noetic Field p. 311 Physical Self-Organized Basis of Qualia p. 312 Cosmology of Noetic Medicine - An Introduction to Catastrophe Theory p. 315 Catastrophe Theory and Anticipatory Effects of the Noetic Formalism p. 316 Example of Noetic Medicine: The Mechanism of Protein Conformation in Prion Propagation p. 321 Implications for Transpersonal Psychology and Autoimmunity p. 322 A Noetic Effect on Autoimmune Systems p. 325 Completing Epistemology: The Utility of Transcendence as a Tool in Transpersonal Psychology p. 328 The Golden Rule Subsidiary to Love for God the Great Commandment p. 332 Transcendence as a Tool in Scientific Theory Formation p. 336 Absolute Truth in Theology and Science p. 337 The Path to Transcendence p. 338

5 The Law of Hierarchies and Noetic Epistemology p. 339 References p. 341 Holographic Wormhole Drive: Philosophical Breakthrough in FTL 'Warp-Drive' Technology p. 349 Overview and Current Status p. 349 The Alcubierre Warp-Drive Metric - Brief Review p. 352 The Philosophy of Potentia in a 12D Stringy Dirac Vacuum p. 353 Domain Wall Boundaries and Emission-Absorption Advanced-Retarded Wave Loci p. 355 Ising Model Lattice-Gas Energy Increase from Constructive Interference Properties p. 358 Programmable Vacuum Cellular Automata Topology p. 359 Manipulating de Broglie Matter-Waves p. 360 Coherent Control of Standing Matter-Waves p. 363 Reality as an Intermediate Collapse of Potentia p. 364 The Holographic Principle p. 367 Usual Formulation of the Holographic Principle p. 367 Extending the Holographic Principle p. 367 Essential Properties of Complex Noetic 12-Space p. 368 The Holographic Wormhole Drive (HWD) p. 381 Hyperspherical Holographic Figure-Ground Effect p. 383 Coherently Controlled Vacuum Drive Mechanism p. 384 Appendix p. 385 References p. 386 Index p. 389 Table of Contents provided by Blackwell's Book Services and R.R. Bowker. Used with permission.

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