Kauko Nieminen
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Kauko Armas Nieminen (born 15 February 1929 in Kuopio
, Finland
) is a Finnish self-taught physicist
. His work is pseudoscience
.
Although Nieminen is most known for his works in physics, he does not have any academic training or degree in physics, but is entirely self-taught. He has a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Helsinki
.
Nieminen's research and theories in physics are unusual. The basis of his work is the theory of "ether vortices". In principle, the theory claims that the universe is filled with ether
, and as the ends of the ether come close to each other vortices
appear. The center of a vortex is an elementary particle
. Nieminen claims his theories can explain gravity, quantum phenomena
, ball lightning
s and the creation of the world.
Nieminen is also very critical towards the established scientific community, though not towards students of science, and has in fact been frequently invited to lecture to the same amidst mutual respect and good humor.
Nieminen has published several books. Nieminen does not use a commercial publisher or advertisement agency, but instead publishes and distributes his books and advertisements himself.
Kauko Nieminen was a deputy member of the city council of Helsinki
from 2001 to 2004. In the 2000 municipal elections, he was a candidate from the joint election list of the independent candidates in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
Kuopio
Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. A population of makes it the ninth biggest city in the country. The city has a total area of , of which is water and half forest...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
) is a Finnish self-taught physicist
Physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
. His work is pseudoscience
Pseudoscience
Pseudoscience is a claim, belief, or practice which is presented as scientific, but which does not adhere to a valid scientific method, lacks supporting evidence or plausibility, cannot be reliably tested, or otherwise lacks scientific status...
.
Although Nieminen is most known for his works in physics, he does not have any academic training or degree in physics, but is entirely self-taught. He has a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is a university located in Helsinki, Finland since 1829, but was founded in the city of Turku in 1640 as The Royal Academy of Turku, at that time part of the Swedish Empire. It is the oldest and largest university in Finland with the widest range of disciplines available...
.
Nieminen's research and theories in physics are unusual. The basis of his work is the theory of "ether vortices". In principle, the theory claims that the universe is filled with ether
Luminiferous aether
In the late 19th century, luminiferous aether or ether, meaning light-bearing aether, was the term used to describe a medium for the propagation of light....
, and as the ends of the ether come close to each other vortices
Vortex
A vortex is a spinning, often turbulent,flow of fluid. Any spiral motion with closed streamlines is vortex flow. The motion of the fluid swirling rapidly around a center is called a vortex...
appear. The center of a vortex is an elementary particle
Elementary particle
In particle physics, an elementary particle or fundamental particle is a particle not known to have substructure; that is, it is not known to be made up of smaller particles. If an elementary particle truly has no substructure, then it is one of the basic building blocks of the universe from which...
. Nieminen claims his theories can explain gravity, quantum phenomena
Quantum theory
Quantum theory may mean:In science:*Quantum mechanics: a subset of quantum physics explaining the physical behaviours at atomic and sub-atomic levels*Old quantum theory under the Bohr model...
, ball lightning
Ball lightning
Ball lightning is an unexplained atmospheric electrical phenomenon. The term refers to reports of luminous, usually spherical objects which vary from pea-sized to several metres in diameter. It is usually associated with thunderstorms, but lasts considerably longer than the split-second flash of a...
s and the creation of the world.
Nieminen is also very critical towards the established scientific community, though not towards students of science, and has in fact been frequently invited to lecture to the same amidst mutual respect and good humor.
Nieminen has published several books. Nieminen does not use a commercial publisher or advertisement agency, but instead publishes and distributes his books and advertisements himself.
Kauko Nieminen was a deputy member of the city council of Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
from 2001 to 2004. In the 2000 municipal elections, he was a candidate from the joint election list of the independent candidates in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
Publications
- Eetterin fysiikkaa (1980)
- ISBN 951-99532-4-8 Eetteripyörteet voimina (1984)
- ISBN 951-95474-6-0 Sähkö eetteripyörteitä (1987)
- ISBN 952-90-3110-6 Tajunta ja sähköpyörteitä (1991)
- ISBN 951-95474-8-7 Luomisen pyörteet (1993)
- ISBN 952-90-4757-6 Tajunnan pyörteet (1993)
- ISBN 952-90-5684-2 Kokonaisuuden eduksi (1994)
- ISBN 952-90-6991-X Aika ja aine (1995)
- ISBN 952-91-0836-2 Aika ja aine, osa 2 (1999)
- ISBN 952-91-2080-X Luoja ja alkuluvut (2000)
- ISBN 952-99004-0-6 Voima (2002)
- ISBN 952-99004-1-4 Eetteripyörre (2003)
- ISBN 952-99004-2-2 Jatko (2004)
- Pyörteet (2005)
- ISBN 952-99004-4-9 Alkuluvut ja sähkö (2006)