Abstract

Since relativity theories are unsatisfactory and cannot provide quantum gravity an alternative approach is presented based on Newtonian concepts. Since the latter is only suitable for use at low values of v/c and in weak gravity it can only be regarded as an approximate theory in need of revision. Extension to an exact mechanics is provided to extend application to extreme conditions. Instead of time dilating as in relativity theory clocks lose time as speeds increase for electromechanical reasons. Instead of gravitational time dilation it is the speed of light that reduces as a massive object is approached and yields the identical equation but with a different interpretation. The effects Einstein puts down to 'curved spacetime' are caused by the non-uniformity of the density of the background medium that extends to the very edge of space. In this way the end equations are found to match all the achievements for which Einstein is famous. There is no need to question the validity of the experiments involved. Then since the assumptions are fully quantum compatible it is an easy matter to provide a satisfactory theory of quantum gravitation.