SR and one-way speed of light tests

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Start date Aug 7, 2003
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The discussion centers on a proposed one-way speed of light test aimed at challenging Einstein's Special Relativity (SR) by measuring light's speed in the presence of an "ether wind." The test involves two clocks placed 10 km apart on Earth's surface, firing a laser in both directions to compare time differences, which proponents believe could reveal variations in light speed due to Earth's motion through the ether. Critics argue that existing two-way tests, like the Michelson-Morley experiment, have already shown no detectable ether effect, and they question the validity and necessity of the proposed one-way test. They also point out that GPS technology, which relies on the constancy of light speed, effectively demonstrates SR's principles, despite claims that it cannot serve as a one-way test. Ultimately, the conversation highlights a divide between those advocating for new experiments to test light speed and those who believe current evidence sufficiently supports SR.

Apr 2, 2004

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wisp

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The speed of light through the ether is c. If an object travels at close to light-speed it feels the effects of force and time dilation. The result is that it cannot eject matter forwards passed the speed of light, as the push force is dilated to almost zero. Similarly ejecting matter backwards will have the same weakened force. At the speed of light the forces needed to eject matter are zero.

I've had some good feedback on wisp theory. One saying it's one of the best alternative theories they have come across, but had reservations about the wisp binding force being called the nuclear force. I'm not sure whether I should call it by a different name!