Collective Time
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Collective Time |
| Read in full | Link to paper |
| Author(s) | Thomas E Phipps |
| Keywords | collective time, Special Relativity, stellar aberration |
| Published | 2010 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the NPA |
| Volume | 7 |
| No. of pages | 6 |
| Pages | 364-369 |
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Abstract
Universal invariance is shown to offer a plausible alternative to special relativity's conceptions of universal covariance, four-vectors, spacetime symmetry, etc. This alternative, supported by a conception of time similar to Newton's (here termed "Collective Time" and patterned on GPS time) provides a mathematical basis particularly helpful in analyzing the many-body problem. Both particle mechanics and electromagnetism fit with this radically new way of formulating a relativistic description. A crucial experiment is advocated, requiring accurate measurement of stellar aberration to second order by means of the VLBI system.