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[Phys-L] Millenium technology prize, Dynamic Universe



Hi again!



The Finnish technology prize is a kind of Finnish Nobel prize (I million
euros). This year a Finnish physicist, Dr . Suntola, received it:
https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finnish_nanotech_physicist_wins_millenniu
m_technology_prize/10219069

I listened to his interview. He had tried to sell his invention to the
semiconductor industry in the 80s but they felt that they didn't need it.
They do need it now, big time, but his patent had expired so he got no money
for his invention (besides the prize money). However, Dr. Suntola felt that
not having money for his invention was not important; the pleasure of
finding out was a reward of itself.



Interestingly, he has developed a competing theory for general relativity. I
know, this is what crackpots really like to do, but Dr. Suntola is not
exactly a village idiot (I learned this expression from JD, thanks!). It is
a safe bet to say that he is in error but perhaps his ideas in this area are
nevertheless interesting since his modelling allows calculations which can
be compared with the predictions of the GR (or so he says). If someone is
interested, his free ebook is available here:

https://www.physicsfoundations.org/1_5_dynamic-universe.html



Regards,



Antti Savinainen, PhD
Finland