Reasonable Alternatives to the Two Big Problems of 20th-Century Physics

This bold and provocative monograph, based on three groundbreaking papers published in 2024, challenges the foundations of modern physics. It questions Einstein's theory of special relativity, revisits the concept of the speed of light as a cosmic limit, and proposes that the idea of an expanding universe may be an illusion caused by a misunderstanding of redshifts. In this book, the reader will explore: . Why a real analysis of the most famous experiments on the behavior and measurement of the speed of light, in our local time-space region near the Earth's surface, provides scientific explanations for the "unexpected" and "inexplicable" results. . Why the Michelson-Morley experiment may have proved something entirely different from what we have assumed. . How modern systems like GPS and fiber-optic gyroscopes challenge traditional assumptions about light. . Why the so-called "fundamental" experiments that have long been thought to confirm Einstein's special theory of relativity may have been misunderstood. . Why the supposed "expanding universe" could be an illusion created by misunderstood redshifts. . Why "empty space" without matter is actually a "compressed energy"-an "energy soup." . How replacing outdated postulates with tested physical principles offers a clearer view of the universe. This book is more than a critique of established theories; it is a vision of what comes next in our understanding of the cosmos. It is not a rejection of science, but a reaffirmation of its spirit-the willingness to question, to explore, and to challenge even our most cherished assumptions. This work honors Einstein's genius, not by denying his contributions, but by continuing his call to question assumptions and follow the evidence wherever it leads. This is an invitation to revisit questions we thought were settled.