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Is the curvature of spacetime invariant? Could it be characterized as the ether?
I'm writing a paper for a Philosophy of Science course about GR/SR and I'm wondering if I can (1) characterize the curvature of spacetime as invariant and (2) argue that this is what Einstein referred ...
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Could we have assumed the speed of light to be different in different reference frames?
Ptolemy's model of universe assumes that our earth is the static center of universe and everything else move relative to it (ref: The grand design ch:3). This model would give us a consistent picture ...
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The notion called aether
I am trying to learn relativity theory and going through an introductory text on special relativity. I stumbled on the Michelson-Morley experiment. The book claims (accounts) that the result of this ...
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What were the intention/conclusions for Michelson-Morley experiment?
Which of the following were the intentions of M&M?
to disprove the existence of aether.
to show that the aether has no effect on matter and energy and therefore is as good as non-existent.
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Can Mirror box simulate long light travel?
Imagine that there is a cube box that has mirrors all 6 faces in . If we use a strong laser and enter in the box from a small hole on the box. The laser light travels in the box long time that we can ...
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Why has the ether been disregarded as a valid medium through which light can propagate? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Ether theory acceptance
Although the Einstein's theory of relativity seemed to make the concept of an ether obsolete, did it necessarily invalidate it? Are there any ...
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Why don't electromagnetic waves require a medium?
As I understand it, electromagnetic waves have two components which are the result of each other, i.e., when a moving electric charge creates a changing magnetic field at point X then a changing ...
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About the Ether Theory acceptance
Why was the Ether Theory refused by Modern Physics? If you please explain me, I just wanted to understand it more.
