Dynamics of Contracted Atoms, Molecules, etc.

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The discussion centers on Lorentz Ether Theory (LET) and its implications for length contraction at relativistic speeds, specifically how a 6-foot man would contract to 1mm when traveling near the speed of light. Participants explore whether atomic and molecular processes would be affected by such contraction, questioning if physical properties would remain unchanged at extreme scales. The conversation highlights the relativistic contraction of s-orbitals in heavy elements, such as gold and tin, and its impact on chemical properties and practical applications, like tin-acid batteries.

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  • Understanding of Lorentz Ether Theory (LET)
  • Familiarity with relativistic physics and length contraction
  • Knowledge of atomic structure and s-orbitals
  • Basic principles of chemical bonding and electron attraction
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  • Research the implications of Lorentz Ether Theory on modern physics
  • Study the behavior of s-orbitals in heavy elements under relativistic conditions
  • Investigate the limitations of tin-acid batteries and the role of atomic structure
  • Explore experimental evidence supporting or refuting LET and length contraction
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Physicists, chemists, and students interested in the intersection of relativistic physics and atomic theory, particularly those exploring the implications of length contraction on material properties.

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In Lorentz Ether Theory, object really get contracted, for example, a 6 foot man would become mere 1mm when traveling near the speed of light. They say SR and LET can't be distinguished because the performance of contracted atoms, molecules, etc. would be the same. Meaning if you were mere 1mm.. you won't know because your ruler would be similarly affected.

Can anyone give any atomic, molecular or solid state arguments that a man of 6 foot contracted to 1mm would have some molecular or atomic process that get affected enough to destroy or ruin the physics?

Or do you also believe that if atoms, molecules were contracted 2000 times smaller, the physics would be the same??
 
Physics news on Phys.org
http://physics.aps.org/story/v27/st2

"This contraction, which is most pronounced in the spherically-symmetric s-orbitals of heavy elements, explains why gold has a yellowish hue and why mercury is liquid at room temperature"

"But tin’s nucleus has only 50 protons, compared with lead’s 82, so the relativistic contraction of tin’s outermost s-orbital is much less. Additional simulations showed that a hypothetical tin-acid battery would produce insufficient voltage to be practical, because tin dioxide does not attract electrons strongly enough. Tin’s comparatively loose s-orbital does not provide as deep an energy well for electrons as lead does, the team found. In the past, researchers only had a qualitative understanding of why tin-acid batteries never worked out."
 
atyy said:
http://physics.aps.org/story/v27/st2

"This contraction, which is most pronounced in the spherically-symmetric s-orbitals of heavy elements, explains why gold has a yellowish hue and why mercury is liquid at room temperature"

"But tin’s nucleus has only 50 protons, compared with lead’s 82, so the relativistic contraction of tin’s outermost s-orbital is much less. Additional simulations showed that a hypothetical tin-acid battery would produce insufficient voltage to be practical, because tin dioxide does not attract electrons strongly enough. Tin’s comparatively loose s-orbital does not provide as deep an energy well for electrons as lead does, the team found. In the past, researchers only had a qualitative understanding of why tin-acid batteries never worked out."

What is the relevant of this to LET actual length contraction? Does this prove that when the atom is contracted 2000 times down in size. It would lose some features or some physics ruined?
 

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