Recent content by OneAverageGuy

Thanks. I'm aware of the original purpose of the experiment. I also agree that it demonstrates that there is no aether (at least none that effects light). Because the Earth was the fastest moving object upon which an experiment could be setup (and the interferometer the most accurate...

Only because the measurement device (interferometer) is operating in our reference frame. I can use a meter stick on the train to show the ball traveled one meter. If you use a telescope from Mars to see the meter stick you will get the same result. However, if you measure the balls actual...

Using the analogy of a moving train. . . If we conduct the experiment entirely on the train (regardless of direction or speed of travel of the train, or the apparatus). We are in the train's reference frame and the speed of light will be constant in all directions (just like a ball dropping...

I've heard claims the Michelson Morley experiment proves light moves at the same speed in all reference frames. However, after looking through the experimental setup, I do not see how they can make this claim. The entire experiment, from my view, was conducted in Earth's reference frame. His...

Hello everyone! I'm new to the group and have an interest in General Physics, GR, SR, and the study of Light. I've been away from the academic area for a long time (worked in engineering and management for many years). I am now retired but enjoy 'exercising my mind' and interacting with those...