Special Relativity Between Reality and Illusion

In summary: God had to design in a feature where the laws of physics were always going to be the same for everyone, no matter what their reference frame was. This feature is called relativity. So, in summary, changes in reference frame cause changes in the laws of physics, which in turn cause changes in chemical reactions.
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CarlB said:
We are not yet perfectly successful. In particular, for the derivation of translational invariance, we need to assume that some background parameters,
DID YOU READ THIS

By the way, this is NOT my example of how one can obtain Poincare invariance from a QFT that does not possesses it

Write down that Lagrangian which you do not know or have.:tongue2:

you have to play nice by admitting that Bohm and Hiley wrote a book that very clearly presented their belief that there is a preferred reference frame,
NO, They suggested a line of thoughts which they admit it could be wrong, because it is based on speculations.

and by admitting that photons in crystals are an example of a Lie symmetry that breaks at high energy rather than low.

School kids know that when they talk about photons in crystalls, in chairs and in cows the symmetry is the Lorentz's SO(3,1).

I can only admit that you have shown everybody that your knowledge about physics and math is infinitesmal. I will be here from time to time to let everybody knows this fact about you.

bye
 
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<h2>1. What is the theory of special relativity?</h2><p>The theory of special relativity is a fundamental theory in physics that explains the relationship between space and time. It was developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 and is based on two main principles: the principle of relativity and the principle of the constancy of the speed of light.</p><h2>2. How does special relativity relate to reality and illusion?</h2><p>Special relativity states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. This means that there is no absolute frame of reference and that reality is relative to the observer. Illusions, on the other hand, are subjective perceptions that do not necessarily reflect reality. Special relativity helps us understand how our perception of reality can be influenced by our relative motion and the speed of light.</p><h2>3. What are some real-world applications of special relativity?</h2><p>Special relativity has many practical applications in modern technology. For example, it is essential for GPS systems to accurately calculate location and time. It also plays a crucial role in nuclear energy and particle accelerators. Additionally, special relativity has led to the development of the famous equation E=mc², which explains the relationship between energy and mass.</p><h2>4. Can special relativity be proven or tested?</h2><p>Yes, special relativity has been extensively tested and verified through numerous experiments and observations. One of the most famous experiments is the Michelson-Morley experiment, which showed that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's motion. Other experiments, such as the Hafele-Keating experiment and the observation of time dilation in particle accelerators, have also confirmed the predictions of special relativity.</p><h2>5. Are there any limitations to special relativity?</h2><p>Special relativity is a highly successful theory, but it does have limitations. It only applies to objects moving at constant speeds in a straight line, and it does not account for the effects of gravity. Additionally, it cannot explain certain phenomena, such as quantum mechanics. However, it is still a crucial theory in understanding the fundamental principles of the universe and has been the basis for many other theories in physics.</p>

1. What is the theory of special relativity?

The theory of special relativity is a fundamental theory in physics that explains the relationship between space and time. It was developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 and is based on two main principles: the principle of relativity and the principle of the constancy of the speed of light.

2. How does special relativity relate to reality and illusion?

Special relativity states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. This means that there is no absolute frame of reference and that reality is relative to the observer. Illusions, on the other hand, are subjective perceptions that do not necessarily reflect reality. Special relativity helps us understand how our perception of reality can be influenced by our relative motion and the speed of light.

3. What are some real-world applications of special relativity?

Special relativity has many practical applications in modern technology. For example, it is essential for GPS systems to accurately calculate location and time. It also plays a crucial role in nuclear energy and particle accelerators. Additionally, special relativity has led to the development of the famous equation E=mc², which explains the relationship between energy and mass.

4. Can special relativity be proven or tested?

Yes, special relativity has been extensively tested and verified through numerous experiments and observations. One of the most famous experiments is the Michelson-Morley experiment, which showed that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's motion. Other experiments, such as the Hafele-Keating experiment and the observation of time dilation in particle accelerators, have also confirmed the predictions of special relativity.

5. Are there any limitations to special relativity?

Special relativity is a highly successful theory, but it does have limitations. It only applies to objects moving at constant speeds in a straight line, and it does not account for the effects of gravity. Additionally, it cannot explain certain phenomena, such as quantum mechanics. However, it is still a crucial theory in understanding the fundamental principles of the universe and has been the basis for many other theories in physics.

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