Gravity faster light?/new ideas light

In summary, the conversation revolves around the discovery that the speed of light is different from what was originally thought. Several articles are referenced, including one that claims Einstein's theory of special relativity is incorrect and a new theory explains the speed of light in relation to charge. The conversation also mentions the possibility of a Nobel Prize for anyone who can come up with a repeatable experiment that disproves the speed of light being constant in a vacuum. However, the validity of these claims is questioned, as many experiments have already confirmed special relativity.
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  • #2
Right, the speed of light was discovered to be wrong in 1976 and someone forgot to mention it to the rest of the planet.

Save yourself a mouseclick on this one... Einstein was wrong... special relativity is wrong... a briliiant new theory explains that the speed of light is related to charge, and by the way explains the cosmic background radiation too. Etc. etc.

That was just the first link.

By the way, a Nobel prize awaits anyone who can come up with a repeatable experiment in which the speed of light in a vacuum is not c. There are probably hundreds of thousands of experiments in which special relativity has been verified, since all particle accelerators require correction for relativity.
 
  • #3
I went to the first provided site, and it made very little sense. Doesn't red and blue shifts happen BECAUSE the fact that light travels at a constant speed ignoring the source?
 

1. How is gravity faster than light?

It is a common misconception that gravity is faster than light. In reality, the speed of gravity is equal to the speed of light, according to Einstein's theory of relativity. This means that gravity and light both travel at a speed of approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

2. Is it possible for gravity to be faster than light?

No, it is not possible for gravity to be faster than light. According to the laws of physics, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. This is a fundamental principle of the universe that has been supported by numerous experiments and observations.

3. Are there any new ideas about the speed of light?

There are ongoing research and theories about the speed of light, but none that suggest it can be faster than the currently accepted value. Some scientists are exploring the concept of "tachyons," hypothetical particles that could travel faster than light, but there is no evidence to support their existence.

4. How does the speed of light affect gravity?

The speed of light and gravity are interconnected. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, gravity is a result of the warping of space and time caused by massive objects. Light travels along these warped paths, which is why it appears to be affected by gravity.

5. Can gravity travel faster than light in a vacuum?

No, gravity cannot travel faster than light in a vacuum. In a vacuum, both gravity and light travel at the same speed. This is because the speed of light is a fundamental constant of the universe, and nothing can surpass it.

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