Medical & Clinical Research

Author(s): Bahman Zohuri

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the dissipation mechanisms in Longitudinal Scalar Waves (LSWs) and ultrasound waves, focusing on their implications for energy propagation and field interactions. While Ultrasound Waves (UWs), a type of mechanical longitudinal wave, exhibit well-established behaviors, including attenuation due to absorption and scattering, LSWs are hypothetical energy waves often associated with quantum field theories and scalar fields. We explore the differences in their theoretical propagation characteristics, dissipation patterns, and the potential for targeting specific brain regions for therapeutic purposes. Drawing on current research in neurostimulation and non-invasive brain treatments, the paper discusses how ultrasound is applied in medical imaging, cancer treatment, and Alzheimer’s therapy, with a focus on its ability to interact with biological systems. In contrast, the theoretical potential of LSWs in medical applications is considered, including speculative interactions with quantum fields. The paper concludes by assessing the challenges of applying LSWs in clinical settings compared to the more practically grounded applications of ultrasound waves in neurodegenerative disease treatments and brain stimulation. While LSWs hold intriguing theoretical possibilities, ultrasound technology remains the most feasible and clinically validated approach for current and future medical treatments.