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Talk:Theory of relativity (view source)
Revision as of 19:56, October 16, 2009
, 19:56, October 16, 2009→Quantum Field Theory/Changes to the Intro: I suggest fixing these errors
:::::::::::::: Ruby is right. Call relativity Maxwellian if you like, but not vice-versa.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 15:28, 16 October 2009 (EDT)
:::::::::::::: Ruby is right. Call relativity Maxwellian if you like, but not vice-versa.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 15:28, 16 October 2009 (EDT)
This discussion has degenerated in Andy arguing points that are not in the article. I suggest fixing these errors:
Unlike most of physics, the theories of relativity consist of complex mathematical equations relying on several hypotheses. - WRONG.
These equations assume that it is forever impossible to attain a velocity faster than the speed of light, a hypothesis that can never be fully tested. - No, the equation show increased inertia as the speed of light is approached, something that has been experimentally verified for a century.
By relying on assumptions about nature rather than observations, ... - No, SR relies essentially on electromagnetic observations.
Relativity rejects Newton's action at a distance, which is basic to Newtonian gravity and quantum mechanics. - No, only to some interpretations of QM.
The mathematics of relativity assume no exceptions, yet in the time period immediately following the origin of the universe the relativity equations could not possibly have been valid. - Nonsense. What is the source for this silly statement?
Relativity has been met with much resistance in the scientific world. - No reputable physicist in the last century has failed to accept relativity.
To date, a Nobel Prize has never been awarded for relativity. - Prize were given indirectly for relativity in 1902, 1921, 1933, 1993. Plus the QFT prizes already listed: 1965,1967,1968,1972,1979,1980,1982,1984,1988,1990,1995,1999,2004,2008
Louis Essen, the man credited with determining the speed of light, wrote many fiery papers against it such as The Special Theory of Relativity: A Critical Analysis.[5] - He is a kook.
Relativity also gravely conflicts with quantum mechanics, and although theories like string theory and quantum field theory have attempted to unify relativity and quantum mechanics, neither has been entirely successful or proven. - No, there is no known conflict. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 15:56, 16 October 2009 (EDT)