Fluidic Spacetime and Representation of Fields in the Tri-Space Model of the Universe

The Tri-Space Model of the universe (see; Meholic, 1998 and 2004) is based upon the premise that the governing mathematics of special relativity describe a symmetrical continuum that supports not just one, but three, independent spacetimes each with a unique set of physical laws founded on the velocity v to light speed c ratio. These realms are subluminal space (where v/c < 1), luminal spacetime (where v/c = 1), and superluminal space (where v/c > 1) together comprising the 'tri-space' universe. Although real, measurable mass can exist in both the sub- and superluminal spaces, the adjacent luminal spacetime shared by the two spaces is the realm in which all electromagnetic and gravitational fields exist. Determining the true nature of spacetime, and hence the true nature of the fundamental forces, has been the driving objective for ideas such as string theory and quantum mechanics. The Tri-Space approach, however, merges the basic premises of these ideas with the philosophy that the three spatial realms, especially luminal spacetime, can be represented as a quasi-fluidic continuum whose behavior can be approximated through modified classical fluid-dynamic analogies with flow field structure and fluid properties. If the fluid-like properties of spacetime can be sufficiently defined, then a graphical representation of the fundamental structure and characterization of the basic forces in nature can be developed. This paper will describe how the topology-based, graphical approach of the Tri-Space model could show that spacetime has density, elasticity, pressure, and many other qualities inherent to fluids. These traits will then be used to describe the makeup and interaction of electric, magnetic and gravitational fields as viewed from both sub- and superluminal spaces.