Re: c = constant

HenriWilson wrote:

> On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 18:35:37 -0700, Brian Kennelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
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> > HenriWilson wrote:
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> > > Actually, I can prove that the length doesn't contract, using this very same
> > > experiment.
> > > I can simply vary the speed of the rod. I say the clock readings will be the
> > > same for all speeds but you are claiming that the rod will shrink more as its
> > > speed increases. Therefore one clock should read higher than the other by a
> > > factor that should confirm gamma.
> >
> > Yes, if we can determine the readings to sufficient accuracy.  The 
> > primary effect is a first order term (~L*v/2c^2), which would be easier 
> > to measure.  Whichever direction we move the rod, the rear clock will be 
> > set first, so it will be ahead of the front clock.
>
>
> So I now have a method for EITHER detecting length contraction OR for
> establishing absolute simultaneity throughout the universe. 
As I posted before, if length contraction does not occur, you method is 
fine, so that is not new.

What is new is that you see how the success of your method depends on 
length invariance.  You cannot claim to have a successful method until 
you prove length invariance.


> I don't care which it is. I will be quite happy to accept the Nobel prize for
> either..
> I will give you a mention.
Don't hold your breath.  This is not original work.

> > > What you can't get into your head is that moving the rod doesn't give you an
> > > absolute value for 'v' which you can shove into your gamma term. 
> >
> > I think we can agree that we can determine the velocity of the rod, so 
> > we have a value for 'v'.
>
>
> and it varies between observers.
> can you not see your error now?
No.  Where is it?  The only velocity that is needed to determine the 
difference between the clock settings is the relative velocity of the 
two rods.



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