Introduction
The Lorentz
Transformation and
Particle/Wave Duality
Length Contraction
and Relative
Simultaneity
Introduction
This site presents a novel re-working of Special Relativity, which was developed over a series of papers by Dr John Field, a researcher a CERN. It leads to the conclusion that Special Relativity is compatible with absolute simultaneity. The papers also touch on a number of interesting aspects of Special Relativity and, collectively, represent a fundamental revision of the subject.
The published papers (in chronological order) are:
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A New Kinematical Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation and the Particle Description of Light.
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A sign error in the Minkowski space-time plot and its consequences.
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The physics of space and time III: Classification of space-time experiments and the twin paradox.
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Primary and reciprocal space-time experiments, relativistic reciprocity relations and Einstein's train-embankment thought experiment.
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Absolute simultaneity and invariant lengths: Special Relativity without light signals or synchronised clocks.
- Langevin's 'Twin Paradox' paper revisited.
The following additional papers by John Field are available for download from this site (in PDF format):
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Ruler measurements give space-time-transformation-independent invariant lengths.
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Consequences for special relativity theory of restoring Einstein's neglected additive constants in the Lorentz Transformation.
- Looking at clocks: minimal postulate derivations of space-time and kinematical Lorentz transformations and their physical interpretation.
Note: Some topics are dealt with in various papers, therefore, this site presents a summary of the main topics covered in these papers...
