Universal Invariance: A Novel View of Relativistic Physics
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Universal Invariance: A Novel View of Relativistic Physics |
| Read in full | Link to paper |
| Author(s) | Thomas E Phipps |
| Keywords | Invariance, collective time, GPS timekeeping, stellar aberration, VLBI system |
| Published | 2008 |
| Journal | Apeiron |
| Volume | 15 |
| Number | 4 |
| No. of pages | 28 |
| Pages | 481-508 |
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Abstract
A test theory is described for special relativity theory, based on universal invariance rather than universal covariance. A feature of the theory is its use of ?collective time,? similar to that told by GPS clocks, from which all environmental effects are compensated out. A second-order crucial experiment employing the VLBI system is proposed, involving the precise measurement of stellar aberration.