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Revolutionizing Microwave Absorption Theory: The Wave Mechanics Paradigm
Welcome to a scientific journey that challenges the very foundations of modern microwave absorption research. This Substack is dedicated to promoting our groundbreaking Wave Mechanics Theory for Microwave Absorption—a revolutionary theoretical framework that fundamentally challenges and aims to replace the mainstream impedance matching theory that has dominated the field for decades. [1, 2]
Our Mission: Correcting Decades of Scientific Error
For too long, the scientific community has operated under what we believe to be a fundamentally flawed understanding of microwave absorption mechanisms. The prevailing impedance matching theory, which forms the theoretical backbone of current microwave absorbing materials research, contains critical errors that have led to decades of misdirected research efforts [1, 2]. Our work reveals that this theory originates from a misinterpretation of fundamental physics laws, particularly transmission line theory [3. 4].
The confusion between film and material properties has been systematically overlooked in current microwave absorption theory, leading to the establishment of incorrect theoretical frameworks and absorption mechanisms [1]. These fundamental errors have not only persisted but have become so entrenched in the scientific literature that material scientists have grown accustomed to using these flawed theories, continuing to adopt them even after our correct wave mechanics theory has been developed [2, 5, 6].
The Wave Mechanics Revolution
Our Wave Mechanics Theory represents a paradigm shift in understanding microwave absorption phenomena. Unlike the impedance matching approach, which incorrectly characterizes absorption mechanisms, our theory:
Conforms to transmission line theory while revealing how impedance matching theory violates fundamental physics principles [1, 3, 4]
Distinguishes clearly between film and material properties, correcting decades of conceptual confusion [1, 2]
Reveals the real nature of microwave absorption through proper wave mechanical analysis [1]
Provides accurate predictions for absorption behavior that mainstream theory cannot explain [3. 4]
The Challenge of Scientific Orthodoxy
One of the most troubling aspects of our work is documenting how established scientific concepts can prevent revolutionary theories from gaining acceptance. Our research demonstrates that artificial intelligence systems, trained on existing literature, often reinforce these established misconceptions rather than recognizing innovative theoretical breakthroughs [3, 4]. This creates a systematic bias against paradigm-shifting discoveries.
The peer review process, dominated by researchers invested in current theoretical frameworks, presents significant barriers to publishing revolutionary findings [5, 7-9] Confirmation bias in peer review means that work challenging fundamental assumptions faces heightened scrutiny and potential rejection, not based on scientific merit, but on its departure from accepted orthodoxy [5, 10-14].
Fighting for Scientific Truth
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to advancing scientific understanding. Our publications in venues like the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research [2], Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials [15], and various preprint servers demonstrate the growing body of evidence supporting wave mechanics theory.
The consequences of perpetuating incorrect theories extend far beyond academic discourse. Material scientists continue to use wrong theoretical frameworks, leading to suboptimal material designs and wasted research resources [2]. Meanwhile, the correct wave mechanics theory, with its superior explanatory power and predictive capabilities, struggles for recognition in a system resistant to fundamental change [5, 10-13].
Join Our Scientific Revolution
This Substack serves as a platform for:
Detailed explanations of wave mechanics theory and its advantages over impedance matching approaches
Critical analyses of problems in current microwave absorption literature
Documentation of the challenges facing revolutionary scientific theories in today's publication landscape
Updates on our ongoing research and new theoretical developments
Discussion of broader issues in scientific publishing and peer review bias
We invite you to join us in this crucial scientific endeavor. Whether you're a materials scientist, physicist, engineer, or simply someone interested in how scientific revolutions unfold, this Substack offers unique insights into both cutting-edge theoretical physics and the sociology of scientific change.
Subscribe to stay informed about developments in wave mechanics theory and our ongoing efforts to correct fundamental errors that have shaped decades of microwave absorption research. Together, we can work toward a more accurate understanding of these important physical phenomena.
The truth in science is not determined by consensus, but by correspondence with physical reality. Our wave mechanics theory represents such truth, and we remain committed to its advancement despite the challenges posed by entrenched scientific orthodoxy.
References
[1] Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Michael G. B. Drew, Review: 膜微波吸收研究在波动力学理论方向的新进展, 分子科学学报(英文版, Journal of Molecular Science), 2024, 40(198-04), 300 -305; Review of Wave Mechanics Theory for Microwave Absorption by Film, Qeios, Preprint, 2024-07-04, Supplementary data
[2] Yue Liu, Ying Liu, Michael G. B. Drew Review: Recognizing problems in publications concerned with microwave absorption film and providing corrections A focused review, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2025, 64(7), 3635–3650, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.4c04544
[3] Yue Liu, Michael G.B. Drew, Ying Liu, Theoretical Insights Manifested by Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption—Part 1: A Theoretical Perspective, Preprints.org, Preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202503.0314.v4, supplementary.docx (919.54KB ).
[4] Yue Liu, Michael G.B. Drew, Ying Liu, Theoretical Insights Manifested by Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption—Part 2: A Perspective Based on the Responses from DeepSeek, Preprints.org, Preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202504.0447.v3, Supplementary Materials IVB. Liu Y, Drew MGB, Liu Y. Theoretical Insights Manifested by Wave Mechanics Theory of Microwave Absorption - A Perspective Based on the Responses from DeepSeek. Int J Phys Res Appl. 2025; 8(6): 149-155. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.29328/journal.ijpra.1001123, Supplementary Materials, DOI: 10.29328/journal.ijpra.1001123
[5] Yue Liu. Non-Mainstream Scientific Viewpoints in Microwave Absorption Research: Peer Review, Academic Integrity, and Cargo Cult Science, Preprints.org, preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202507.0015.v2, Supplementary Materials
[6] Yue Liu, Revolutionary Wave Mechanics Theory Challenges Scientific Establishment (July 07, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5349919 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5349919
[7] Michael J. Mahoney, Publication Prejudices: An Experimental Study of Confirmatory Bias in the Peer Review System
[8] Understanding Bias in Peer Review
[9] Exploring Bias in Scientific Peer Review: An ASCO Initiative
[10] Yue Liu, The Reluctance to Criticize the Errors of the Majority: Authority, Conformity, and Academic Silence in Scholarly Discourse, Preprints.org, preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202507.2515.v1
[11] Yue Liu, The Entrenched Problems of Scientific Progress: An Analysis of Institutional Resistance and Systemic Barriers to Innovation, Preprints.org, preprint, 2025, DOI:10.20944/preprints202507.2152.v1
[12] Yue Liu, Why Are Research Findings Supported by Experimental Data with High Probability Often False? --Critical Analysis of the Replication Crisis and Statistical Bias in Scientific Literature, Preprints.org, preprint, 2025, 10.20944/preprints202507.1953.v1
[13] Yue Liu, Scientific Accountability: The Case for Personal Responsibility in Academic Error Correction, Qeios, Preprint, 2025, https://doi.org/10.32388/M4GGKZ
[14] Bias in peer review
[15] Yue Liu，Ying Liu，Michael G. B Drew, Wave Mechanics of Microwave Absorption in Films - Distinguishing Film from Material，Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials，2024， 593, 171850 ; ( The wave mechanics for microwave absorption film – Part 2: The difference between film and material，Preprint, Research Square, 15 Aug, 2023, Supplementarial file)
