Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Modified Rayleigh interferometer for testing the existence of aether. |
| Authors: |
Wu, Jingshown1 wujsh@ntu.edu.tw, Tsao, Hen-Wai1, Tsao, Hui-Ting1 |
| Source: |
Physics Essays. Mar2026, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p148-154. 7p. |
| Subjects: |
Optical interferometers, Lorentz transformations, Special relativity (Physics), Light propagation, Physics, Interferometry, Interferometers |
| Abstract (English): |
The propagation of light in a vacuum led to the hypothesis of the luminiferous aether as its medium. Early experiments by Bradley and Airy supported the idea that Earth moves relative to this aether. However, Michelson's experiment produced null results, challenging the hypothesis. His equations included the term c + v, where c is the speed of light and v is Earth's orbital velocity, contradicting the postulate that light speed is constant and unsurpassable. This article examines the limitations of Lorentz transformations in deriving the drag coefficient and introduces a modified Rayleigh interferometer. With improved fringe-shift sensitivity, the new design offers a potential method for detecting aether drift and reassessing foundational assumptions in physics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (French): |
La propagation de la lumière dans le vide a conduit à l'hypothèse de l'éther luminifère en tant que milieu de transmission. Les premières expériences de Bradley et d'Airy semblaient confirmer l'idée d'un déplacement de la Terre par rapport à cet éther. Toutefois, l'expérience de Michelson a donné un résultat nul, mettant en question cette hypothèse. Ses équations comportaient le terme c+v, où c désigne la vitesse de la lumière et v la vitesse orbitale de la Terre, ce qui contredisait le postulat selon lequel la vitesse de la lumière est constante et indépassable. Le présent article analyse les limites des transformations de Lorentz dans la détermination du coefficient de traînée et propose un interféromètre de Rayleigh modifié. Grâce à une sensibilité accrue aux décalages de franges, ce nouveau dispositif offre une méthode potentielle pour détecter une dérive de l'éther et réexaminer certains postulats fondamentaux de la physique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
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