Experiment to determine if OWLS is same

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In summary, this conversation involves a hypothetical experiment to determine if the speed of light varies in two directions. The first example shows a scenario where the speed of light is different in both directions, resulting in a difference of 30 seconds between the time A sends a signal and B receives it. The second example assumes the speed of light is the same in both directions, resulting in a difference of 20 seconds between the time A sends a signal and B receives it. Ultimately, the experiment is inconclusive and the participants joke about winning a Nobel Prize.
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suppose speed of light varies in two directions
->c=10
<-c=5

distance=100, A and B stationary wrt each other
A...d=100...B

A resets clock and sends signal to B
A=0...B=?

10 seconds pass, B receives signal and resets clock, B sends signal to A
A=10...B=0

20 seconds pass, A receives signal from B
A=30...B=20

Now A sends signal to B, B reflects the signal, then A reflects the signal, B gets the signal. 40 seconds pass
A=70...B=60
(A sent signal when A=30, B received when B=60, difference = 30)

Now B sends signal to A, A reflects the signal, then B reflects the signal, A gets the signal. 50 seconds pass
A=120...B=110
(B sent signal when B=60, a got the signal at A=120, difference = 60)

result: 30<>60.
With this experiment, we were able to determine if OWLS was not same in both directions.

Go collect your nobel prize, I don't care.

wespe - anonymous

P.S. verification: same experiment if OWLS is same in both directions
->c=10
<-c=10

A resets clock and sends signal to B
A=0...B=?

10 seconds pass, B receives signal and resets clock, B sends signal to A
A=10...B=0

10 seconds pass, A receives signal from B
A=20...B=10

Now A sends signal to B, B reflects the signal, then A reflects the signal, B gets the signal. 30 seconds pass
A=50...B=40
(B sent signal when B=10, A got the signal when A=50, difference = 40)


Now B sends signal to A, A reflects the signal, then B reflects the signal, A gets the signal. 30 seconds pass
A=80...B=70
(B sent signal when B=40, A got the signal at A=80, difference = 40)

result:40=40
 
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Just something I noticed at first glance... From second example:
10 seconds pass, A receives signal from B
A=20...B=10

Now A sends signal to B, B reflects the signal, then A reflects the signal, B gets the signal. 30 seconds pass
A=50...B=40
(B sent signal when B=10, A got the signal when A=50, difference = 40)
B didn't send the signal, A did. So this last line should be
(A sent signal when A=20, B got the signal when B=40, difference = 20)

therefore..
result: 40<>20

Or Am I mistakin' ?
 
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Hydr0matic said:
Just something I noticed at first glance... From second example:
B didn't send the signal, A did. So this last line should be
(A sent signal when A=20, B got the signal when B=40, difference = 20)

therefore..
result: 40<>20

Or Am I mistakin' ?

ouch...
yes you are correct...
I was so sure I found a way.. by bouncing light 3 times...
sorry...
never mind...
 

1. What is the purpose of the experiment?

The purpose of the experiment is to determine whether OWLS (Observation Without Loss of Sensitivity) is the same as the traditional method of observation.

2. How will the experiment be conducted?

The experiment will be conducted by comparing the results of observation using OWLS with the results of traditional observation methods. A controlled environment will be set up and observations will be made using both methods.

3. What variables will be measured in the experiment?

The variables that will be measured include the accuracy, precision, and sensitivity of the observations made using OWLS and the traditional method. Other factors such as time and resources may also be measured.

4. How will the data be analyzed?

The data will be analyzed by comparing the results of the two methods and determining if there are any significant differences. Statistical analysis may also be used to determine the level of confidence in the results.

5. What are the possible outcomes of the experiment?

The possible outcomes of the experiment are that OWLS is determined to be the same as the traditional method, or that there are significant differences between the two methods. It is also possible that the results may be inconclusive and further research will be needed.

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