Biophotonics Research Institute^TM

The Biophotonics Research Institute (BRI) was established to assist and perform active research into the phenomenon of biophotonic emissions. We welcome the participation of interested parties in posting their views and/or original works on this site.

Knowledge in science has been the fruit of a continuing and evolving collaboration handed down through the ages — the efforts of countless open minds and pioneering spirits. Each groundbreaking theory and body of work becomes the new cornerstone on which the academic institution of science is built — the archaeology of cities such as Rome, London and New York mirrors this scientific progression in simple analogy.

"If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants."
—Sir Isaac Newton

EM Self-Field Theory - A New Paradigm for Physics

Another level in the evolutionary development of scientific knowledge has been reached. Since Albert Einstein searched for a unified field theory, a new scientific paradigm that simplifies and unifies present-day knowledge, and then takes us beyond current understanding has been eagerly awaited. While many have seen the way forward, lack of a solid theoretical under footing and validation via credible experimental results, the scientific method, have hampered widespread acceptance of such efforts. The theory of electromagnetic (EM) self-fields represents a next 'layer of the onion' in terms of a scientific model for reality, i.e. physics.

Self-fields are internal electric (E-) and magnetic (H-) fields that help produce the internal dynamics of electrically neutral objects as diverse as photons, atoms, solar systems and galaxies, as well as charged particles such as electrons and protons. Self-fields can be unified inside a field theory, which collates the four known forces: strong and weak nuclear, electromagnetic and gravitational forces. Online access to the seminal paper by Dr. Anthony H. J. Fleming is provided, EM self-field theory: the electron in hydrogen atom.

The EM self-field theory provides an evolutionary link to the original mechanics of Newton and causes a 'rethink' of exactly what is behind quantum physics. It provides a world 'beyond quantum' which sees Maxwell's equations and EM fields acting on different gauges, or fractals. Mysteries such as the wave-particle duality, Young's two-slit experiment, and 'action-at-a-distance' are explained in simple terms and are not seen as enigmatic. Both special and general relativity are seen as consequences of self-fields and the motions of photons.

How does the EM Self-field Theory Affect Biophysics?

EM self-field theory predicts the existence of photonic compounds in regions of enhanced energy, and is fundamental to an underlying knowledge of biophotons, their dynamics, energetics, and internal structure. It helps understand how the photon behaves in certain ranges of energy, and how it changes polarity across these energy bands. These changes of polarity can cause precipitous chemical and structural outcomes. This is especially relevant to the cell cycle and how it is controlled and organised, for example the motions of intracellular components that take place before, during and after metaphase. Other biological occurrences of similar phenomena concern the extracellular matrix and cell-cell communications. The EM field itself then can be stratified as we see in the ionosphere and this too can have profound implications for biological structures.

The Goals of the BRI

The BRI recognizes the possibility that biophotons may be the biological identicals of ordinary photons; at the same time however, biophotons may have a physically distinct nature to ordinary photons. As biophotons may be described as quanta of biological electromagnetic energy—the study of the function of inherent biological electromagnetic fields, their innate functions and dynamics are just one of our goals.

We suggest that: biological systems are governed by the coherent interactions of biophotonic compounds and their contributory electromagnetic energy fields that result in the complex communication, transduction, and distribution of the interactive feedback interface between this energy and biomatter.

The electromagnetic self-field theory strongly suggests that such biophotonic compounds exist wherever ambient conditions are capable of sustaining them. This is an emerging science and the BRI hopes to enable rapid up-to-the-minute dissemination of relevant information to those involved or wishing to become involved in all aspects of biophotonic applications including those wishing to study biophotonics.

Apart from an active research program, the BRI has been established to provide a discussion forum for scientists and professionals involved in all aspects of biophotons and bioelectromagnetic fields. This web site will provide access to a range of published online scientific papers, and access to a wide range of related online resources.

"What science has shown is that the potentialities of man are vast...No scientist, can therefore, justafiably continue to view every man in terms of his limitations but should rather concentrate on his possibilities."
—Dr. Sir Peter Guy Manners

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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

EM Self-field theory: the electron in hydrogen atom

The photon and its energy

A predicted photon chemistry

Planck’s 'Constant'

Electromagnetic self-field theory: its application to hydrogen atom

The Spectroscopy of the EM Field: A Predicted Photonic Chemistry

ONLINE JOURNAL

It is envisaged that an online journal, The Journal of the Biophotonics Research Institute (JBRI), will shortly emerge. The online JBRI will encompass a diverse range of subject matter and is open to any avenue of biophotonic investigational research such as; measurement of biophotons, theoretical development and computational biophotonics.

The potential areas of coverage by the BRI and the Journal of the Biophotonics Research Institute will be of interest to biologists, medical practitioners, biophysicists, mathematicians, and in fact scientists from a wide range of disciplines.

The Journal of the Biophotonics Research Institute welcomes original, previously unpublished papers, relating to theoretical and applied biophotonics.

Advantages to authors' submitting their work to the Journal of the Biophotonics Research Institute are:

Submitted articles are posted immediatly upon acceptance.
The author's work is directly accessible to anyone via the World Wide Web under the author's conditional agreement.
Retention by the author of his own copyright. No copyright transfer is needed.
The author can post his/her research, print as many copies as required, e-mail the paper to colleagues or invite them to view the paper online.
By publishing in the Journal of the Biophotonics Research Institue dissemination of research to the scientific community is catalyzed in an expedient manner compared with conventional hard-copy journals.
Topics can be submitted based on the author's research as a forum topic. Active discussion of an author's work is a beneficial form of peer review.

With open minds and pioneer spirits, sincerely,

Anthony H. J. Fleming
Elizabeth B. Bauer

Contact Information for Authors Wishing to Submit Articles and Abstracts

Biological Applications and Research/Development
Elizabeth B. Bauer
bri@biophotonicsresearchinstitute.com

Computational and Theoretical Biophysics/Physics
Anthony H. J. Fleming
bri@biophotonicsresearchinstitute.com

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