Fractal Paradigm Prediction

[Robert L. Oldershaw]

Discrete Scale Relativity predicts that the total masses of bound stellar systems will have discrete values that are integer multiples of 0.145 solar mass.

The Pulsar-White Dwarf system reported in Science (4/26/13) has a total mass of 2.182 +/- 0.04 solar mass.

This value agrees with one of DSR’s definitively predicted values (2.175 solar mass; 15 times 0.145 solar mass) at the 99.997% level.

For 14 other definitive predictions, see: http://www.academia.edu/2917630/Predictions_of_Discrete_Scale_Relativity

For more observational evidence of discrete stellar masses, see prediction #10 of the link above.

Robert L. Oldershaw
http://www3.amherst.edu/~rloldershaw
Discrete Scale Relativity/Fractal Cosmology

[Robert L. Oldershaw]

On Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:56:50 PM UTC-4, Robert L. Oldershaw wrote:

> Discrete Scale Relativity predicts that the total masses of bound stellar systems will have discrete values that are integer multiples of 0.145 solar mass.

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This also works for the Solar System. The Sun's mass is a bit below the n = 7 value and the planetary system is higher than might be expected based on naive assumptions.

However, the deficit for the Sun and the excess for the planetary system are nearly equal and the total mass of the Solar System is (7)(0.145 solar mass) at the 99.987% level.

Detailed calculations are presented in Technical Notes #1 at the website linked below.