The Mathematical and Physical Self-Consistence of Special Relativity
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mathematical and Physical Self-Consistence of Special Relativity |
| Author(s) | Simon J Prokhovnik |
| Keywords | mathematical, physical, self-consistence, special relativity, absolute intertial system, clock paradox |
| Published | 1987 |
| Journal | None |
| Pages | 122-135 |
Abstract
It is shown that the theoretical resolution of the usually undestood 'clock-paradox' leads to a physical paradox, namely that a bona-fide absolute effect emerges as a consequence of a uniform motion which is supposedly of a purely relative nature. The resolution of this second paradox, due to G. Builder, leads to a physically-intelligible interpretation of Special Relativity which completely vindicates Einstein's theory and its remarkable implications. The Builder approach shows that Special Relativity, its principles and results, are a necessary and unique consequence of the existence of an absolute intertial system, such as the cosmologically based fundamental reference frame recently disclosed by astronomical observations.