Relativity - Myths, Spacetime and Speculation

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Simultaneity-Time

Simultaneity-Time

Simultaneity-time is a conceptual framework that was first published in 2005. It is based on the observation here that the velocity of light is constant in the rest frame of the equipment used to measure it.

A thought experiment is used to illustrate the effects of taking the velocity of light as being constant in the rest frame of the object it is approaching. I.e. Without making any assumptions as to its value in other frames of reference. This identifies the "velocity of light" effect.

The mathematical relationship between the actual and perceived distances between an observer and a distant object is derived. This shows that the effect differs from the Lorentz transformation. Hence it leads to a different conceptual framework, simultaneity-time.

The simultaneity-time scenario is conceptually based on Newtonian relativity, but is extended to accommodate the effects of the fixed and finite velocity of light. It also provides an explanation of how light can behave in the manner it does in a scenario that is otherwise Newtonian. However, the scenario does not explain all known phenomena, and so must be regarded as being largely speculative.

A fuller explanation of simultaneity-time may be found on the Simultaneity-Time web site.


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