Physics of a metric space with a time variable

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1973 · Int. J. Theor. Phys., v. 7, no. 6, pp. 391-414

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00713242· OSTI ID:4429193

Kirkwood, R L

It is shown that the introduction of a time variable in a curved metric four-space of the Einstein type leads to an interpretation of gravity as an ether flow in a Riemannian three-space. It is assumed that the only motion that enters into physical laws is either motion relative to the ether or the relative motion of nearby points that are fixed in the ether, and this assumption is formulated analytically. A previous formulation of Newtonian fields in a metric four-space indicates that the three-space can be assumed to be Euclidean and provides field equations to determine the motion of the ether. It is also suggested that the velocity of light relative to the ether has the constant value c in many important physical fields. Finally, the observer's coordinates of the special theory of relativity are defined in the presence of a gravitational field. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-001980
• OSTI ID: 4429193
• Journal Information: Int. J. Theor. Phys., v. 7, no. 6, pp. 391-414, Journal Name: Int. J. Theor. Phys., v. 7, no. 6, pp. 391-414; ISSN IJTPB
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

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