Testing Relativity Theory for One-way Light Propagation
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Testing Relativity Theory for One-way Light Propagation |
| Read in full | Link to paper |
| Author(s) | Thomas E Phipps |
| Keywords | Stellar aberration, special relativity, VLBI. |
| Published | 2005 |
| Journal | Apeiron |
| Volume | 12 |
| Number | 1 |
| No. of pages | 8 |
| Pages | 136-143 |
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Abstract
Classical or Bradley stellar aberration is correctly described by special relativity theory, which predicts also a second-order departure that has never been verified. We point out that the Very Long-Based Interferometry system appears now to offer sufficient resolution to allow confirmation of this truly "relativistic" aspect of starlight. The one-way nature of starlight propagation, in conjunction with the fact that most existing verifications of the special theory rest implicitly on two-way light-speed averaging, suggests the desirability of such measurements as a further independent verification of the theory.