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Electromagnetic anisotropy. Final report, 1 Oct 76-30 Sep 79. [Laser interferometric tests of postulates]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7073207
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Two new precision laser interferometric tests of the postulates of special relativity are described. Two independent frequency-stabilized lasers situated on the circumference of a rotatable platform beat together at the center. A variation in the beat frequency as the table rotates can be interpreted as a one-way anisotropy in the speed of light. A test for a round trip anisotropy is made by monitoring the cavity length change as the laser orientation changes. This can also be interpreted as a mass anisotropy in space.
Research Organization:
Arizona Univ., Tucson (USA). Optical Sciences Center
OSTI ID:
7073207
Report Number(s):
AD-A-082232
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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