Observational Derivation of Einstein's 'Law of the Constancy of the Velocity of Light in Vacuo'

Journal Article · Wed Jan 04 00:00:00 EST 2006 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2158746· OSTI ID:20787711

Pombo, Claudia; Nieuwenhuizen, Theo M ^[1]

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1. Institute for Theoretical Physics, Valckenierstraat 65, 1018 XE Amsterdam (Netherlands)

On the basis of Galilean invariance and the Doppler formula, combined with an observational condition, it is shown that the constancy of the velocity of light in vacuo can be derived, together with time-dilatation and Lorentz contraction. It is not necessary to take the constancy as a postulate.

• OSTI ID: 20787711
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 810, Issue 1; Conference: Vaxjo conference on quantum theory: Reconsideration of foundations - 3, Vaxjo (Sweden), 6-11 Jun 2005; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2158746; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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