Unification through Generalised Proper Time: The Short Story

Abstract

The central arguments for a generalised form of proper time as the basis for a unified theory, accounting for the Standard Model of particle physics and encompassing all four forces of nature including a consistent `quantum gravity', are presented. After first outlining a set of criteria to be ideally met by any proposal for a comprehensive unification scheme we describe the extent to which a theory based on generalised proper time satisfies these objectives. In comparison with other approaches we also discuss the change in perspective regarding the relations between space, time and matter associated with this theory.