Invalidity of the Special Relativity Formulation

Physics Essays, 2014

In this paper, the Lorentz transformation equations are closely examined in connection with the constancy of the speed of light postulate of the special relativity. This study demonstrates that the speed of light postulate is implicitly manifested in the transformation under the form of space-to-time ratio invariance, which has the implication of collapsing the light sphere to a straight line, and rendering the frames of reference origin-coordinates undetermined with respect to each other. Yet, Lorentz transformation is shown to be readily constructible based on this conflicting finding. Consequently, the formulated Lorentz transformation is deemed to generate mathematical contradictions, thus defying its tenability. A rationalization of the isolated contradictions is then established. An actual interpretation of the Lorentz transformation is presented, demonstrating the unreality of the space-time conversion property attributed to the transformation.

Physics Essays, 2014

For relatively moving inertial frames, the constancy of the speed of light principle physically leads to time dilation in the transverse direction. This time dilation is irreconcilable in the longitudinal direction unless a length contraction in the relative motion direction is postulated. However, time dilation is contradictorily coupled with length expansion, a fact erroneously twisted in the special relativity and related text books, as demonstrated in this paper. The typical physical demonstration of the length contraction is shown to be inconsistent and contradicts its derivation from the Lorentz transformation. The misinterpretation of the Lorentz Transformation in predicting the length contraction is revealed. The constancy of the speed of light is consequently unviable. http://gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Essays/View/6029

A new interpretation of the Lorentz transformation is given in the framework of classical spatial and temporal representations. The errors of A. Einstein are shown and eliminated. It is found that the speed of objects can exceed the speed of light. Some paradoxes are explained. A conclusion is made about the need to revise relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics.

A new method of derivation of Lorentz Transformation (LT) is given based on both axioms of special relativity (SR) and physical intuitions. The essence of the transformation is established and the crucial role played by the presumptions is presented for clarification. I consider the most general form of transformations between two sets of events in two inertial reference frames and use the most basic properties expected from such a transformation together with the principle of the constancy of the velocity of light to derive LT. The method is very simple, succinct and useful for students trying a better understanding of the subject.

A fundamental asymmetry currently exists between the Einstein-Minkowski definition of a single unified spacetime and the separation of space and time variables required by wave theory. The source of this asymmetry is traced back to Einstein's definition of time dilation which, by following the 'world line' of a discrete material particle, not only contravenes Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle but also the more general condition that time-frequency measurement must be carried out at a single rest point in space relative to each inertial system. Redefining space-time accordingly, the space and time axes for "moving" systems, expressed in the coordinates of the "stationary" system, become identical to the phase and group velocities of spherical standing waves. By recognising that Einstein's "array" of synchronised clocks, and the Michelson-Morely experiment upon which it was based, has all of the salient features of equal and opposite standing waves, the Lorentz Transformation Equations can then be directly deduced as the wave arguments of these standing wave motions when transformed to other systems of coordinates. Only under this definition can the principle of relativity be upheld. Assigning the proper frame to the observer has the effect of inverting time dilation while leaving the mathematical structure essentially in tact; the standard time-like, space-like and light-like interpretations of the Minkowski interval, for example, find their most natural expression depending upon whether we are measuring frequency, wavelength, or the wavefront of an electromagnetic wave. Inasmuch as energy-momentum depend upon frequency-wavelength, then the equivalence of mass and energy still holds under this interpretation. However, this is no mere trivial change in our `point of view'. Time is now proportional to and transformed together with length, which was always a fundamental condition of wave theory. Since the array of clocks have been synchronised via light waves of universal speed c according to Einstein's second principle, then this leads to a satisfactory definition of time "in general". Reviewing some of the experimental evidence or arguments that are usually cited in defence of time dilation - the Transverse Doppler Effect, the Twins Paradox and acceleration - it is shown that they can and must be reinterpreted in terms of time contraction if the equations are to remain consistent. The empirical evidence obtained by Ives-Stillwel, Hafele-Keating et al. merely proved the existence of a Transverse Doppler Effect, which is here identified with time contraction; the "stationary" clocks, now defined as objective wave motions, have been contracted with respect to clocks in relative motion and not dilated inversely. Since the empirical predictions are precisely the same as the conventional interpretation - it is the "stationary" clock's that are running fast - then it becomes a clear case of affirming the consequent. Hence, all of this implies that our sense of space and time, and perhaps even our biological apparatus used in sensory perception, evolved from our experience of observable wave phenomena and not post hoc from the rods and clocks of our own making. As a final consideration, if we generalise this Minkowski metric for curved space-time, then the motion of quantum wave-particles under the influence of gravity should follow as a matter of course.

Applied Physics Research, 2023

This paper points out that there is no any experimental evidence for the length contraction of a moving object in special relativity. It is just a theoretical prediction based on the Lorentz transformation formula. Einstein put forward the concept of simultaneous relativity in order to explain the length contraction. In this paper, an example called Ji Hao's bridge-breaking paradox is provided to prove that this kind of paradoxes cannot be explained by simultaneous relativity. A completely symmetric method is introduced to prove that the famous twin paradox is unsolvable. The time delay experiments of special relativity, such as the life time of  meson and the atomic clocks moving around the Earth are discussed. It is proved that time slows down of a moving clock does not exist too. It is a misunderstanding to use the lifetime of  mesons to prove the time delay of special relativity because  mesons decay prematurely due to strong collisions with other nuclei in the Earth's surface atmosphere. What calculated in theory is the time difference between two atomic clocks flying east and west observed in the stationary reference frame of the Earth's mass center. But the measurement of time difference is on the surface of the Earth. Because of the symmetry of motion speed, there is no time difference caused by the motion speed between the two atomic clocks observed on the Earth's surface, so the experiment of atomic clocks moving around the Earth is invalid. The experiment is also suspected of fabricating experimental data. The conclusion of this paper is that the space-time contraction of special relativity and its relativity cannot happen in real nature, time and space are absolute concepts, and the Lorentz transformation cannot be correct.

A new relativistic transformation in the velocity space (here named the differential Lorentz transformation) is formulated solely from the principle of relativity and the invariance of the speed of light. The differential Lorentz transformation is via transforming physical quantities, instead of space-time coordinates, to make laws of nature form-invariant. The differential Lorentz transformation may provide a way to resolve the incompatibility of the theory of special relativity and the quantum theory.

A short outline of the alternative, Lorentzian version of special relativity is presented. It is shown that a simple principle of consistency of measurements, familiar and obvious to every experimentalist, when applied in the interpretation of experimental evidence about inertial motion, leads straightforward to the Lorentzian formulation of relativity which involves both the principle of relativity and Lorentz transformation and also a privileged state of motion and effects related to absolute motion.

2012

The physical sense of the special theory of relativity is shown on the basis of a model of the 4D Universe. It is following from this model that the classical ether can be considered as it really fills the World if it is treated as a boundary hypersurface of the Universe. The effects of the special theory of relativity such as length contraction and time delay are shown to be artificial and therefore undetectable.