On Lorentz transformation and special relativity: Critical mathematical analyses and findings
In this paper, the Lorentz transformation equations are closely examined in connection with the constancy of the speed of light postulate of the special relativity. This study demonstrates that the speed of light postulate is implicitly manifested in the transformation under the form
of space-to-time ratio invariance, which has the implication of rendering the frames of reference origin-coordinates undetermined with respect to each other. Yet, Lorentz transformation is shown to be readily constructible on the basis of this conflicting finding. Consequently, the formulated
Lorentz transformation is deemed to generate mathematical contradictions, thus defying its tenability. A rationalization of the isolated contradictions is then established, reconfirming the revealed conflicts. An actual interpretation of the Lorentz transformation is presented, demonstrating
the unreality of the space‐time conversion property attributed to the transformation.
Keywords: Length Contraction; Lorentz Transformation Contradiction; Space‐Time; Special Relativity Unviability; Time Dilation
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 05 March 2014
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