Re-Evaluating the Origins of Radioactive Objects:

A Case Supporting Special Creation And Young Earth Theory

Ian Y.H. Chua^{1, 2, 3, 4}

21 December 2024

Abstract

The origins of radioactive materials are traditionally modeled through constant decay rates extrapolated into the distant past. However, this interpretation assumes radioactive properties have persisted indefinitely, a view that may oversimplify the true history of these objects. This paper examines the hypothesis that radioactive materials were initially non-radioactive, with constant mass prior to a transformative event, termed "special creation." During this event, rapid mass loss via the mechanism transitioned the object to a radioactive state. Analytical arguments demonstrate that the mass of these objects remained constant in the past until special creation occurred. This challenges prevailing assumptions about the constancy of radioactive decay rates and offers a reinterpretation of the origins of radioactive matter.

Introduction

Radioactive decay has long been considered a cornerstone of nuclear physics, described by a consistent half-life decay constant that characterizes each radioactive isotope. This model underpins radiometric dating techniques and our understanding of nuclear processes. However, these models presuppose that radioactive decay has operated unaltered throughout the history of the object. This assumption is questioned in this paper, proposing that radioactive objects may have undergone a transformative event initiating their decay process, rather than decaying perpetually.

Theory of Special Creation

A special creation model may be represented by a reverse sigmoid function for a temporally localized event during which an initially non-radioactive object underwent rapid mass loss, transitioning into a radioactive state. This rapid transformation is governed by the mass-energy equivalence equation:

During this event, the object released a significant portion of its mass as energy, subsequently stabilizing into a radioactive state characterized by a man-made exponential decay law:

where is the remaining mass at time , is the initial mass immediately post-creation, and λ is the decay constant.

Analytical Argument

To argue against the perpetual decay model, consider the following points:

1. Constancy of Mass in the Pre-Creation State:
• In the pre-creation state, there is no evidence to suggest that the object exhibited radioactive properties. The absence of energy release or decay products in this period implies a stable, non-radioactive state with constant mass.
• Extrapolating the decay equation backward in time leads to erroneous conjecture about the age of the earth.
2. Instantaneous Transformation During Special Creation:
• Special creation provides a plausible explanation for the sudden transition from non-radioactive to radioactive states. The release of mass as energy during this event accounts for the initiation of the decay process.
• The instantaneous nature of this event is supported by the absence of transitional isotopic evidence in many radioactive materials, suggesting a sharp onset rather than gradual formation.

3. Misinterpretation of Radioactive Origins:
• Radiometric dating methods assume the decay constant λ has remained unchanged. This assumption ignores the possibility that the decay process may have started at a specific point, invalidating projections about the age of radioactive objects that are supposedly billions of years old.

Discussion

The implications of this hypothesis are profound. If radioactive objects were initially non-radioactive, this challenges the use of constant decay rates to infer the age and history of materials. It suggests that radiometric dating may provide accurate measures of time since special creation but not of an object’s absolute age. Furthermore, this model highlights the need for a paradigm shift in understanding the origins and evolution of radioactive matter.

Conclusion

This paper presents a compelling case for reinterpreting the history of radioactive objects. Analytical arguments support the hypothesis that these objects were initially non-radioactive, maintaining constant mass until a transformative special creation event. By challenging the assumption of perpetual decay, this work opens new avenues for understanding the true origins and nature of radioactive materials. Further research is needed to investigate potential evidence supporting this model and its implications for radiometric dating and nuclear physics. We have a young Earth that is only 4000 years old and not an aged Earth that is billions of years old.

Acknowledgements

This paper was developed with the assistance of ChatGPT 4.0, which provided insights and refinements in the articulation of philosophical and scientific concepts.

¹ Founder/CEO, ACE-Learning Systems Pte Ltd.

² M.Eng. Candidate, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

³ M.S. (Anatomical Sciences Education) Candidate, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL.

⁴ M.S. (Medical Physiology) Candidate, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH.