
On special relativity: Root cause of the problems with Lorentz transformation
In this paper, the Lorentz Transformation is shown to be merely a set of restricted equations stemmed from the Galileo transformation applied to a particular conversion reflecting the theorized principle of the speed of light invariance implemented in the direction of the relative motion
between the inertial reference frames. Consequently, the Lorentz transformation is shown to be restricted to time and longitudinal space coordinates different from zero. The deduction of the time dilation and length contraction becomes unfeasible under such restrictions. It follows that the
Lorentz transformation possesses no other effects than mathematically expressing the speed of light postulate in the relative motion direction. In addition, the application of the Lorentz transformation to events having restricted coordinates is shown to result in mathematical contradictions.
Furthermore, the particular terms, erroneously generalized in the Lorentz transformation, are replaced with their unaltered expressions, resulting in a transformation conforming to the speed of light postulate, but having detrimental consequences on the Special Relativity predictions. The
essential anomaly in the Lorentz time transformation equations leading to their contradictions is identified, and the Special Relativity “established” predictions turn out to be overwhelmingly refuted.
Keywords: Length Contraction; Lorentz Transformation Contradictions; Special Relativity; Time Dilation
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: June 26, 2014
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