Dr. Dhiraj Sinha’s Cheyney-backed study redefines light by linking Einstein’s photons with Maxwell’s fields, offering a unified theory for light-matter interaction.
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| Dr. Dhiraj Sinha’s latest research, supported by Cheyney Design, shows how photons can arise from Maxwell’s electromagnetic fields, reshaping light science. Image: CH |
Litlington, UK — May 30, 2025:
A groundbreaking scientific development has emerged from Litlington, England, where a research project funded by Cheyney Design and Development is redefining our understanding of light. In a study published in Annals of Physics, Dr. Dhiraj Sinha of Plaksha University has bridged a historic divide between James Clerk Maxwell’s classical wave theory of light and Albert Einstein’s quantum theory of photons.
The research demonstrates that photons—the quantum particles of light introduced by Einstein to explain the photoelectric effect—can naturally arise from Maxwell’s electromagnetic fields. This unifying theory connects the classical and quantum models, resolving a fundamental contradiction that has puzzled scientists for over a century.
Dr. Sinha’s paper builds upon earlier work published in Physical Review Letters, where he proposed that radiation results from the broken symmetry of electromagnetic fields. In his new theoretical model, he shows that the time-varying magnetic field of light induces an electric potential that energizes electrons. Mathematically expressed as W = e·(dj/dt), this framework aligns with Einstein’s photon energy equation, E = ħω, while maintaining the integrity of Maxwell’s laws.
The theory suggests that light’s interaction with matter can be fully described using classical field equations, eliminating the need for the particle-based duality that has long defined modern physics. Photons, under this model, are not separate quantum objects but emerge directly from quantized magnetic flux—phenomena already observed in superconducting and quantum systems.
Prominent physicists have endorsed the work. Professor Jorge Hirsch of the University of California, San Diego, offered support to the editorial board. Steven Verrall, formerly of the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, noted that the research contributes significantly to the development of semiclassical models in low-energy physics. Professor Lawrence Horwitz of Tel Aviv University praised the article as a valuable addition to photon theory, and Richard Muller of UC Berkeley described the work as “intriguing” and a fresh take on unresolved quantum dilemmas like wave-particle duality.
The implications are vast. Dr. Sinha’s framework opens doors for integrated photonic-electromagnetic devices—potentially unifying solar cells, lasers, LEDs, and radio antennas on a single platform. This could revolutionize industries reliant on light-based and electromagnetic technologies, offering seamless applications in energy, communications, and computing.
Richard Parmee, founder of Cheyney Design and Development, hailed the discovery, stating, “Cheyney is proud to support Dr. Sinha's pioneering work, which has the potential to transform our understanding of light and its applications. Our mission is to champion early-stage innovations that push the frontiers of knowledge, and this research exemplifies that vision.”
With this new insight, the longstanding mystery of light’s dual nature may be closer to resolution, offering a transformative step forward in both theoretical and applied physics.