A test theory of special relativity: I. Simultaneity and clock synchronization

1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 497-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Mansouri ◽  
Roman U. Sexl
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Clock Synchronization ◽  
Test Theory

Lorentz Invariance as a Dynamic Symmetry

1987 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 1428-1442 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Winterberg
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Background Radiation ◽  
Clock Synchronization ◽  
Lorentz Invariance ◽  
Superconducting Gravimeter ◽  
Time Dilation ◽  
Dynamic Symmetry ◽  
Lorentz Contraction ◽  
Absolute Motion ◽  
Dynamic Interpretation

If all the forces of nature can be reduced to those which follow from a linear combination of a scalar and vector potential, as in electrodynamics, Lorentz invariance can be derived as a dynamic symmetry. All that has to be done is to assume that there is an all pervading substratum or ether, transmitting those forces through space, and that all physical bodies actually observed are held together by those forces. Under this assumption bodies in absolute motion through the substratum suffer a true contraction equal to the Lorentz contraction, and as a result of this contraction clocks in absolute motion go slower by the same amount. The velocity of light appears then to be equal in all inertial reference systems, if Einstein’s clock synchronization convention by reflected light signals is used and which presupposes this result. The Lorentz contraction and time dilation measured on an object at rest relative to an observer who gained a velocity by an accelerated motion is there explained as an illusion caused by a true Lorentz contraction and time dilation of the observer.Both the special relativistic kinematic interpretation and this alternative dynamic interpretation give identical results only in the adiabatic limit where the accelerations are small, because if the Lorentz contraction is a real physical effect, it must take a finite time. However, to break the peculiar interaction symmetry with the ether, and which in the dynamic interpretation is the cause for the Lorentz invariance, the accelerated motions must involve rotation. Only then can non-adiabatic relativity-violating effects be observed and which would establish a preferred reference system at rest with the ether. Under most circumstances relativity-violating effects resulting from such a dynamic interpretation of special relativity would be very small and difficult to observe, a likely reason why they have evaded their detection in the past. For the rotating earth a residual sideral tide has been observed with a superconducting gravimeter, and which could be explained by an “ether wind” of about 300 km /sec at rest with the cosmic microwave background radiation. However, because of the observational uncertainties in measuring the terrestrial tides no definite conclusion can be drawn. A number of new experiments are therefore needed to decide the question regarding a possible weak violation of special relativity.

scholarly journals Common Pedagogical Issues with De Broglie Waves: Moving Double Slits, Composite Mass, and Clock Synchronization

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Robert L. Shuler
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Reference Frame ◽  
Kinematic Analysis ◽  
Clock Synchronization ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
De Broglie Waves ◽  
Independent Analysis ◽  
Electron Interference ◽  
Similarity And Difference ◽  
Double Slit

This paper addresses gaps identified in pedagogical studies of how misunderstanding of De Broglie waves affects later coursework and presents a heuristic for understanding the De Broglie frequency of composite. De Broglie’s little known derivation is reviewed with a new illustration based on his description. Simple techniques for reference frame independent analysis of a moving double slit electron interference experiment are not previously found in any literature and cement the concepts. Points of similarity and difference between De Broglie and Schrödinger waves are explained. The necessity of momentum, energy, and wavelength changes in the electrons in order for them to be vertically displaced in their own reference frame is shown to be required to make the double slit analysis work. A relativistic kinematic analysis of De Broglie frequency is provided showing how the higher De Broglie frequency of moving particles is consistent with Special Relativity and time dilation and that it demonstrates a natural system which obeys Einstein’s clock synchronization convention of simultaneity and no other. Students will be better prepared to identify practical approaches to solving problems and to think about fundamental questions.

Special relativity experiments explained from the perspective of the rotating frame

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (31) ◽  
pp. 1950255
Author(s):  
A. Sfarti
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Doppler Effect ◽  
Clock Synchronization ◽  
Length Measurement ◽  
Rotating Frame ◽  
Rotating Platform ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Rotor Experiment ◽  
Rotating Frames ◽  
The Doppler Effect

In this paper, we present an explanation of several fundamental tests of special relativity from the perspective of the frame co-moving with a rotating observer. The solution is of great interest for real-time applications because Earth-bound laboratories are inertial only in approximation. We present the derivation of the Sagnac, Michelson–Morley, Kennedy–Thorndike and the Hammar experiments as viewed from the Earth-bound uniformly rotating frame or, as in the case of the Mossbauer rotor experiments, from the perspective of the rotating device. An entire section is dedicated to length/time measurement and to clock synchronization and another one to the Doppler effect and aberration on uniformly rotating platforms. This paper brings new information in the following areas: – new approach for clock synchronization on a rotating platform – new approach for length measurement in rotating frames – new explanation of the Doppler effect and of the Mossbauer rotor experiment – new explanation of the Kennedy–Thorndike experiment. The main thrust of this paper is to give a consistent explanation of various tests of special relativity as judged from the perspective of the rotating frame of the experimental setup. In addition, we correct certain misconceptions relative to clock synchronization and length measurement that have survived a long time in the specialty literature. A special chapter is dedicated to the derivation of the Doppler effect and of aberration in rotating frames. It is shown that such derivation is far from being trivial.

A modified Lorentz theory as a test theory of special relativity

1988 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Chang ◽  
D. G. Torr ◽  
D. R. Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Lorentz Theory

Generalisation of the test theory of special relativity to non-inertial frames

1989 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1589-1597 ◽  
Author(s):  
G H Abolghasem ◽  
M R H Khajehpour ◽  
R Mansouri
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Inertial Frames

Electromagnetic wave-guide experiments for detecting light-speed anisotropy

2008 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
pp. 835-838
Author(s):  
A Sfarti
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Wave ◽  
Special Relativity ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Wave Guide ◽  
Alternative Theory ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Light Speed

The Mansouri–Sexl theory is a well known test of the theory of relativity. The main test theories of special relativity (SR) are named after their authors, Robertson (Rev. Mod. Phys. 21, 378 (1949)) and Mansouri and Sexl (Gen. Rel. Grav. 8, 497 (1977); 8, 515 (1977); and 8, 809 (1977)). These test theories can also be used to examine potential alternate theories to SR — such alternate theories predict particular values of the parameters of the test theory, which can easily be compared to values determined by experiments analyzed with the test theory. The existing experiments put rather strong experimental constraints on any alternative theory. Mansouri and Sexl promised an electromagnetic version of their theory, but for some reason that part was never delivered. In the following paper, we will construct the electromagnetic version and will demonstrate its application to constraining light-speed anisotropy. PACS No.: 03.30.+p

Special relativity without clock synchronization

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Rothenstein ◽  
S Balan
Keyword(s):  
Special Relativity ◽  
Clock Synchronization
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