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This paper presents problems with the Special Theory of Relativity (STR), including: (1) The principle of relativity as interpreted by Einstein conflicts with the uniqueness of the Universe. (2) The light principle conflicts with the notion that natural phenomena depend only upon mutual interaction and the involved relative motion. The principle contains a tacit assumption that leads to self-contradiction. (3) The Lorentz transformation (LT) is based, not upon the so-called light principle, but rather upon a general time-space dependence, and lacks a proof of necessity and uniqueness. (4) The LT contradicts its premises, holding for no observer. (5) The Lorentz contraction is shown untenable in practice. (6) The prediction of time dilation is only a special case of a general result that is self-contradictory. | This paper presents problems with the Special Theory of Relativity (STR), including: (1) The principle of relativity as interpreted by Einstein conflicts with the uniqueness of the Universe. (2) The light principle conflicts with the notion that natural phenomena depend only upon mutual interaction and the involved relative motion. The principle contains a tacit assumption that leads to self-contradiction. (3) The Lorentz transformation (LT) is based, not upon the so-called light principle, but rather upon a general time-space dependence, and lacks a proof of necessity and uniqueness. (4) The LT contradicts its premises, holding for no observer. (5) The Lorentz contraction is shown untenable in practice. (6) The prediction of time dilation is only a special case of a general result that is self-contradictory. | ||
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| Scientific Paper | |
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| Title | Problems with the Special Theory of Relativity |
| Author(s) | Wen-Xiu Li |
| Keywords | special relativity, principle of relativity, light principle, Lorentz transformation, Lorentz contraction, time dilation |
| Published | 2001 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 12 |
| Number | 2 |
| Pages | 28-32 |
Abstract
This paper presents problems with the Special Theory of Relativity (STR), including: (1) The principle of relativity as interpreted by Einstein conflicts with the uniqueness of the Universe. (2) The light principle conflicts with the notion that natural phenomena depend only upon mutual interaction and the involved relative motion. The principle contains a tacit assumption that leads to self-contradiction. (3) The Lorentz transformation (LT) is based, not upon the so-called light principle, but rather upon a general time-space dependence, and lacks a proof of necessity and uniqueness. (4) The LT contradicts its premises, holding for no observer. (5) The Lorentz contraction is shown untenable in practice. (6) The prediction of time dilation is only a special case of a general result that is self-contradictory.