Equations of Gyrostatic Aether: McCullach & Kelvin

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The discussion centers on the equations of gyrostatic ether as proposed by McCullach and Lord Kelvin, emphasizing the need for modern notation in their representation. The focus is on the relationship between these equations and the extensions of continuum mechanics, rather than on questioning contemporary theories such as Special Relativity (SR). Participants are encouraged to provide references or models that clarify the implications of gyrostatic ether in the context of continuum mechanics.

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  • Understanding of gyrostatic ether concepts
  • Familiarity with continuum mechanics principles
  • Knowledge of historical theories by McCullach and Lord Kelvin
  • Basic comprehension of Special Relativity (SR)
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Researchers in theoretical physics, students of continuum mechanics, and anyone interested in the historical development of gyrostatic ether theories and their modern implications.

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I would be interested in the equations of a gyrostatic ether as brought up by McCullach and Lord Kelvin, best in a modern notation. Before people jump on me: I an not interested in questioning modern theories like SR but rather in the extensions of continuum mechanics these theories go in hand with.
 
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Sorry I can't help you with that, but perhaps someone else would, if you'd provide a little more background info...

For example, do you have a link or reference to such a model (is it really a theory?); and maybe you can clarify how you think that such a model/theory leads (or led) to an extension of continuum mechanics (in other words, what could be or what was the use of it?).
 

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