Beyond QED: A Classical Field Approach to Energy Absorption and Redistribution

Dilip D James

Abstract: This paper is part of a series exploring the interaction of light with matter across a wide range of physical forms. It proposes a unified, classically grounded alternative to modern quantum theory, known as Augmented Newtonian Dynamics (AND) Theory. While the Standard Model and Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) rely heavily on abstract constructs-such as wavefunctions, virtual particles, and uncertainty-AND Theory seeks to restore physical clarity through a continuous, deterministic framework rooted in observable mechanisms. In AND Theory, electrons are treated as real, self-regulating entities that emit and absorb photons to maintain energy equilibrium. These interactions take place within a structured field of virtual photons-identified with dark matter-which serves as the universal medium for electromagnetic and gravitational processes. Rather than invoking virtual particles as ad hoc solutions, AND Theory integrates them into a coherent picture of energy exchange that never departs from empirical logic or classical principles. This paper applies the AND framework to a comparative analysis of how heat and radiation interact with different classes of matter, including metals, insulators, and organic materials. The result is a compelling alternative to the prevailing quantum paradigm-one that offers simplicity, consistency, and a return to physically intelligible science.

Keywords: Augmented Newtonian Dynamics (AND Theory), Classical field theory, Light?matter interaction, Photon absorption, Virtual photon aether, Energy redistribution, Electromagnetic propagation, Dark matter as medium, Deterministic physics, QED alternatives, Electron-photon interaction, Wavefront formation, Thermal radiation, Reflection and transmission, Structured photon field

How to Cite?: Dilip D James, "Beyond QED: A Classical Field Approach to Energy Absorption and Redistribution", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 373-381, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25704134403, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25704134403