Scalar waves are a type of wave that are conceived as longitudinal waves, vibrating in line with the direction of propagation, unlike the transversal waves of electromagnetism. They are non-linear, non-Hertzian waves that have the ability to carry information, travel faster than the speed of light, and do not decay over time[10][11]. These waves are produced when two electromagnetic waves of the same frequency are exactly out of phase, and the amplitudes subtract and result in a kind of ‘pressure wave'[4]. The term “scalar wave” is a legitimate term and would include waves of any scalar property, such as pressure waves[7].
Scalar EM waves are hypothetical electromagnetic waves that differ from conventional electromagnetic transverse waves by oscillating parallel to the direction of propagation, exhibiting characteristics of longitudinal waves[1]. The evidence for the existence of scalar waves is a topic of debate. Skeptics argue that there is a lack of concrete experimental evidence to support their existence[2]. Scalar waves are often described as standing waves, meaning they do not move through space but exist as stationary patterns of energy[3]. They are part of electromagnetic waves and are classified as longitudinal waves, vibrating in a direction parallel to the axis along which they travel[9]. The existence of scalar waves is not proven in the accepted scientific community, and they have been associated with pseudoscientific theories and misinformation[1][4]. Therefore, the evidence for and against scalar waves remains a subject of ongoing discussion and research.
Citations:
[1] https://www.rmcybernetics.com/science/physics/electromagnetism/scalar-waves
[2] https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/scalar-waves-the-key-to-fasterthanlight-travel.pdf
[3] https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/unraveling-the-mystery-of-scalar-waves-a-comprehensive-overview.pdf
[4] https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Scalar_wave
[5] https://mathematicsmagazine.com/Articles/ScalarWaves.php
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics/comments/9vvcsf/what_are_scalar_waves/
[7] https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-scalar-wave-a-legitimate-term.1055970/
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/PhilosophyofScience/comments/hdkyl/scalar_wave_theory_pseudoscience_at_best/?rdt=42982
[9] https://www.radcorp.us/scalar-waves
[10] https://mathematicsmagazine.com/Articles/ScalarWaves.php
[11] https://www.iawaketechnologies.com/faq/scalar-waves/
