Light speed and gravitational matrix

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nature of light propagation in relation to gravitational effects and the concept of a "matrix" theory. Participants explore the implications of mass on light's behavior, particularly in the context of gravitational displacement and time dilation, raising questions about the existence and relevance of a propagation matrix.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that light travels at a constant velocity within a medium or matrix, linking this to gravitational effects as described by Einstein.
  • Another participant questions the "matrix theory" mentioned, asserting that time dilation is tested in a vacuum and is independent of any transmission medium.
  • A fourth participant clarifies that gravity should not be considered a transmission medium like glass or water, which light typically passes through.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the concept of a "matrix" for light propagation, with no consensus on its relevance or existence. There is also disagreement on the relationship between gravity and transmission media.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of light and gravity remain unexamined, and the discussion does not resolve the implications of a propagation matrix or its relationship to gravitational effects.

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Light appears to travel at a constant velocity in a constant medium/matrix. According to Einstein, gravity is the opposing force of displaced space/time matrix by mass. The more mass, the more the gravitational displacement.

Light is "bent" around massive objects.

Shapiro? says there is a "time lag" of light passing around massive objects.

Questions:

Why did the propagation of light in a matrix theory die?

Why can't the propagation matrix be the same gravitational matrix?

Why can't the time lag be accounted for by the slowing of light in a denser matrix?
 
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Not sure what this "matrix theory" you are referring to is, but time dilation is often tested in a vacuum, so it is very clearly independent of a transmission medium.
 
russ_watters said:
Not sure what this "matrix theory" you are referring to is, but time dilation is often tested in a vacuum, so it is very clearly independent of a transmission medium.

not at all clear to me as I don't know how you would evacuate gravity
 
Gravity is not a transmission medium. When Russ talks about transmission medium, he's talking about like glass, or water, or air that the light has to pass through.
 

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