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I now realize what I was postulating is probably true. The speed of light, time and distance are all relative terms. There is good reason to fix the speed of light and call it a standard. What does a meter actually mean:-The metre (or meter), symbol m, Since 1983, it is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum in 1⁄299,792,458 of a second. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia So it’s a length defined from the speed of light.
Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I now realize what I was postulating is probably true. The speed of light, time and distance are all relative terms. There is good reason to fix the speed of light and call it a standard. What does a meter actually mean:-The metre (or meter), symbol m, Since 1983, it is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum in 1⁄299,792,458 of a second. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia So it’s a length defined from the speed of light.1I now realize what I was postulating is probably true. The speed of light, time and distance are all relative terms. / MikeS /#Why you ‘ now realize’ that ‘ The speed of light’ ( of quantum of light) is relative?2 There is good reason to fix the speed of light and call it a standard. / MikeS /#The point 1 (The speed of light, time and distance are all relative terms.)is opposite to point 2.(There is good reason to fix the speed of light and call it a standard)So, where are you true?3What does a meter actually mean:-The metre (or meter), symbol m Since 1983, it is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum in 1⁄299,792,458 of a second. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia So it’s a length defined from the speed of light. / MikeS /#So it means: the length 299,792,458 km is equal to 1 sec:299,792,458 km = 1 secAnd if it so, then Mincowski decided, that it is possible to take time as a fourth (4!) coordinate.==.My conclusion:One black cat ( the question of speed ) was changed on other black cat (the question of -4D).==.
...Which from our point of view (from within the reference frame of time) it is. For a distant observer outside the universe (from his time frame) ...
Sorry Mike - but this sentence shows that we are not thinking along the same lines whatsoever Quote...Which from our point of view (from within the reference frame of time) it is. For a distant observer outside the universe (from his time frame) ...
Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.
Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.
The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.
Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.
Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.
Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.
Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. You wrote that: ‘The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable.’I suggest another version.The particle – quantum of light- moves in a straight line with speed c=299,792,458 m =1 in the vacuum.In this movement his Time is infinite. Later something happens and photon’s Infinite Time changes to a relative Time according to the Lorentz transformations.S.===.I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.
Quote from: socratus on 04/05/2011 06:18:50Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT.There is only minus 4D. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?If I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.
Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT.There is only minus 4D. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?If I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.
Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT.There is only minus 4D. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?If I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.
Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT.There is only minus 4D. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?If I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.
I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.
Quote from: MikeS on 05/05/2011 00:19:55Quote from: socratus on 04/05/2011 06:18:50Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Yes, I agreeEinstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT. (perhaps there should be. If Einstein had connected a few more dots then he would have not only written a hypothesis on the speed of light but on time.)There is only minus 4D.But there is in GR and gravity is explained in four dimensional space time. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?I don't understandIf I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.I understand, i think, what Lorentz transformations are all about but I certainly don't understand the maths.It may well be that Lorentz transformations are explaining the same simple process but in a very complicated manner. A variable rate of flow of time explains all of the above variables in a very simple way and I believe would have appealed to Occam, who like me would certainly not regard the Lorentz transformations as simple.
Quote from: socratus on 04/05/2011 06:18:50Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Yes, I agreeEinstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT. (perhaps there should be. If Einstein had connected a few more dots then he would have not only written a hypothesis on the speed of light but on time.)There is only minus 4D.But there is in GR and gravity is explained in four dimensional space time. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?I don't understandIf I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.I understand, i think, what Lorentz transformations are all about but I certainly don't understand the maths.It may well be that Lorentz transformations are explaining the same simple process but in a very complicated manner. A variable rate of flow of time explains all of the above variables in a very simple way and I believe would have appealed to Occam, who like me would certainly not regard the Lorentz transformations as simple.
Quote from: MikeS on 03/05/2011 08:28:25Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Yes, I agreeEinstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT. (perhaps there should be. If Einstein had connected a few more dots then he would have not only written a hypothesis on the speed of light but on time.)There is only minus 4D.But there is in GR and gravity is explained in four dimensional space time. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?I don't understandIf I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.I understand, i think, what Lorentz transformations are all about but I certainly don't understand the maths.It may well be that Lorentz transformations are explaining the same simple process but in a very complicated manner. A variable rate of flow of time explains all of the above variables in a very simple way and I believe would have appealed to Occam, who like me would certainly not regard the Lorentz transformations as simple.
Quote from: socratus on 02/05/2011 14:11:34Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Yes, I agreeEinstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT. (perhaps there should be. If Einstein had connected a few more dots then he would have not only written a hypothesis on the speed of light but on time.)There is only minus 4D.But there is in GR and gravity is explained in four dimensional space time. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?I don't understandIf I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.I understand, i think, what Lorentz transformations are all about but I certainly don't understand the maths.It may well be that Lorentz transformations are explaining the same simple process but in a very complicated manner. A variable rate of flow of time explains all of the above variables in a very simple way and I believe would have appealed to Occam, who like me would certainly not regard the Lorentz transformations as simple.
Quote from: MikeS on 02/05/2011 05:58:10 I have repeated this post for clarity as the layout of the original was muddled and unclear. Sorry.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. It worked for Einstein and it certainly works for me although I believe it is misunderstood by most, see my posts and lack of answers.Einstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time.Personally, I am quite happy with Einsteins version which says the speeed of light in a vacuum is a constant because the rate of flow of time is a variable. / MikeS /Please, don’t forget that in SRT time and space are indissoluble.If time is a variable, the space must be variable too. S.Yes, I agreeEinstein said the speed of light in a vacuum is constant. I say the speed of light in a vacuum and in the absence of gravity is infinite. / MikeS /There isn’t gravity in SRT. (perhaps there should be. If Einstein had connected a few more dots then he would have not only written a hypothesis on the speed of light but on time.)There is only minus 4D.But there is in GR and gravity is explained in four dimensional space time. S. The photon is the universes clock. In the presence of gravity that clock slows down. This is what I refer to as the rate of flow of time. / MikeS /If you take photon as the universe’s clock then you havestrange situation: your clock will show you different time and you will see around yourself another space.But you will not understand: what is happen?I don't understandIf I take Occam's Razor to SRT then briefly I explain my position in such way:1.In 1905 Einstein wrote the paper:“ On the Electrodynamics of moving Bodies.” ( SRT).He wrote about moving of ‘Electrodynamics Bodies’ (!)It means he wrote about particles like quantum of light, electron. (!)And this movement is going in minus 4D continuum.2.One postulate of SRT says: the speed of quantum of light in a vacuum is a constant ( c=1).3Another postulate of SRT says that motion, every motion (!), (even including the motion of quantum of light ) (!) is relative. (!)====.And conclusion.Lorentz transformations explain these changes.=====.Socratus.