This site is dedicated to the research of the American engineer Dewey B. Larson (1898-1990). Specifically, it's purpose is to provide a research and discussion mechanism for Larson's works, known collectively as the Reciprocal System of physical theory, or the "RS" theory.

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On-line Ordering Information

Nov 20, 2009 NOTICE: the Store is closed INDEFINITELY, which includes sales through Amazon. Memberships in ISUS may still be purchased, but I am NOT shipping books at this time.

(I, the shipper, am currently recovering from emergency surgery and won't be able to pack books nor drive to the post office until the Doc gives me the OK.)

Most of the books can be read online at http://library.rstheory.org

Thank you.

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Multi-Dimensional Scalar Numbers in the Tetraktys

For mathematicians, the term "multi-dimensional scalars" is an oxymoron. Scalars, by their definition in the legacy system of mathematics (LSM), have no dimensions and the pseudoscalars are not normally thought of as numbers.

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The First Postulate of Scalar Mathematics?

Arguably, the most profound consequence of the first fundamental postulate is that the theoretical universe is a universe of numbers, because, as I explained in the last post, all counting numbers can be represented as simple ratios. Another way of stating this is to assert that the set of counting numbers consists of one component, ratio, existing in three dimensions, in discrete units, and with two reciprocal aspects, numerator and denominator, an exact parallel to the first postulate of the RST.

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Calculating with Larson's "Speed-Displacements"

Two of the most important concepts of Larson's work, though exceedingly simple, are some of the least understood. They are the concepts of unit progression and unit speed-displacements. The progression algorithms (PAs) are even less understood, even though they are mathematical expressions of these two fundamental concepts of the RST.

Larson explains the concept of the unit progression in Chapter II of The Structure of the Physical Universe (SPU). He writes:

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Is the Math of the Universe of Motion Scalar?

In the previous post, I showed how the discrete progression algorithms (PAs), generated by cellular automata rules, enable us to program the unit progression (rule 254) and the time speed-displacement (rule 252) and the space speed-displacement (rule 238) of the RST, as described by Larson.
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Pondering the Scalar Mathematics of the Fundamental Postulates

In contemplating the postulated scalar, or magnitude only, motion of the universe of motion, we are assuming that it exists in three dimensions, in discrete units, with two reciprocal aspects, space and time. One of the first questions that arises then concerns how to express this motion, or even illustrate it, appropriately.

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Pondering the Euclidean Geometry of the Fundamental Postulates

In the previous post, I explained how the second postulate, like the third postulate, is not really needed, if one understands that the assumptions it makes explicitly are really a consequence of the logic of the first postulate; That is, if it is assumed that the units of space-time are all that exist, and that they exist as reciprocals, and the only way a non-unit ratio of these units can be formed is if the scalar "direction" of their increase can change to a scalar decrease, and thereafter alternate between an increase and a decrease of scalar magnitude, then it follows that t

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Pondering the Fundamental Postulates

On the RS2 site, here, Bruce Peret discusses the history of Larson's development of the fundamental postulates from which he deduced his universe of motion. Bruce makes some interesting observations on the evolution of the postulates, which started me thinking about some fundamental issues in geometry and mathematics.

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ISUS 2009 Annual Meeting of Members

Due to some unforseen problems with travel and holiday plans, the ISUS Conference for December is going to be rescheduled in January. Updates will be posted as available.

Bruce Peret, Secretary

 

After discussions with the officers and other Trustees, Phillip Porter, moves and Hoyt Stearns seconds that:

The formal 2009 ISUS Annual Membership and Board meeting be held Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2009 at ISUS Headquarters, 1680 East Atkin Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84106. Informal discussions and preparatory meetings will be held on December 10-11, 2009.

End motion; PASSED October 17, 2009.

No times have yet been set. A tentative agenda has been suggested by the Officers:

  1. The Release of the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Structure of the Physical Universe.
  2. Papers targeted at issues surrounding the Second Fundamental Postulate, proposal by Rainer Huck (see comments).
  3. Report on the theoretical development of the "RS2" research being conducted by Dr. Bruce Peret, Prof. KVK Nehru and Gopi Krishna V.
  4. Other presented papers.

ISUS is making a formal call for papers at this time. We request abstracts be posted on the web site in advance of formal presentations. Instructions will be provided shortly as a followup to this notice.

For information on lodging arrangements or pickup at the Salt Lake City International Airport, contact Dr. Rainer Huck, 801-467-3795. Limited accommodations are available at ISUS HQ (Rainer's home).

Bruce Peret
ISUS Secretary

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New Science Advocates 3rd Annual Conference--Question and Answer session

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The question and answer session following the keynote address.

(Audio has been boosted in places to make quesions clearer.)

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