I am looking forward to get references on experiments. I would be grateful of any comments
Try to google topics like 'Relativistic effects in condensed matter physics', 'Relativistic effects in chemistry', etc. Unless you mean something different with validity of relativity principle.
I enjoy contemplating the possibility that functioning human brains rely on relativistic effects, even the brains of those who vehemently deny relativity.
http://annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-physchem-032511-143755
Dear Khripov,
Please read the Chapter 11 on Special Theory of Relativity in "Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd Ed. by J. D. Jackson" for the references you need. According to Jackson, “Resource Letter on Relativity” published in “American Journal of Physics , 30, 462 (1962)” contains references to books and journal articles on the history, experimental verification, and laboratory demonstrations on all aspects of special relativity. References on the speed of light from a moving source are also given in chapter 11 of Jackson's book.
With regards,
Hari
Hi Anatoly,
here is a different perspective:
The principle of relative motion is nicely demonstrated at the functioning of a particle accelerator. Approaching the speed of light of the charged particles, their repulsive interaction decreases to approach zero at the speed of light. This effect is the basis of accelerator operation since otherwise the particle beam would be unstable. At the speed of light the repulsive electric and the attractive magnetic forces balance each other.
This shows that the relevant speed is that relative the observer, i.e. the accelerator operator, and NOT that between the charges. This essential fact is the basis of SR and it leads logically towards the invariance of light speed, i.e. the speed of light is independent of the motion of the source. This is of course true for any wave motion.
I have written about this in the paper "The Electric force between charges..." found in my profile and can also be found in ch 9 of my text book.
Greetings,
Kjell
Hello Kjell Prytz !
Thanks for sharing the article. But I among many other problems bothered by the following. Why there are not physical experiments on the test of that our space is euclidean? We use all euclidean theorem to solve physical problems in the range from atom to galaxy scale! It is so simple to take a theodolite as Gauss and measure 3 angles in the triangle and see 180, take into account light refraction and other systematic errors. Then we can go at the sun system scale using laser rangefinder or interferometers. WHY DO I CAN NOT FIND ANY SIMILAR SERIOUS RESEARCH at sciencedirect, wiley, springer?!!!!! It is so boring :). Physics kills interests... Could you give me an advice?
There was a comprehensive review of experimental tests of Special Relativity ``Modern Tests of Lorentz Invariance" by David Mattingly published in
Living.Rev.Relativity, vol.8 (2005), p.5
http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2005-5
Hi Anatoly,
I see two aspects in your latest reply. First a specialized question on a geometrical issue. Since I don't take the geometrical approach to physics I cannot really answer, sorry.
Secondly there seem to be a general feeling of resignation which I sympathize with. I find our wonderful physics science to be introduced in an unsatisfactory way, in education that is. Physics needs to become more concrete (less abstract) and more appealing to intuitive understanding (rather than mathematics). It is with this approach I wrote my textbook mentioned earlier.
So my advice is, since you ask, read this book. Another book on the market with a similar approach is 'Weber's Electrodynamics' by AKT Assis, published by Kluwer. Note, however, there is no discussion on geometry in these books, just non-conventional approaches to physics.
Greetings
Kjell
Dear Sirs,
Thanks for relativity experiments. But I seek something school-like. I DO NOT LIKE TO CHECK SPECIAL AND GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORIES: black holes, light deflection near the sun, time retardation on the orbit etc! These effects are VERY SMALL AND WERE NOT USED MUCH IN THE MOST PART OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD!
I just would like to read articles describing experimental tests that euclidean theorems are true to use them, say for building construction and electro and hydro-energetics. Why do physicists or metrologists not conduct such tests - I do not see their articlesat the Internet! Physics, any engineering science is based on geometry (Newtons laws are based on reference system) and noone can study nature without the space geometry check.
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