Relativity of EM phenomena
2006-08-20 04:44:46 · 7 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Was it not Einstein that superceded Michelson?
2006-08-20 04:52:55 · update #1
No.
As far as well can tell aether as no measurable properties. Because we can not measure or observe an aether it is simplest to assume it does not exist.
2006-08-20 09:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by sparrowhawk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not, but there may be something even cooler...read on.
Modern physics speculates on something called the Higgs Field that pervades space uniformly in all directions. The field, stems from a yet undiscoverd boson (messenger particle). Check out the following:
"The Higgs field is a particularly simple one - it has the same properties viewed from every direction, and in important respects in indistinguishable from empty space. Thus physicists conceive of the Higgs field being "switched on", pervading all of space and endowing it with "grain" like that of a plank of wood. The direction of the grain in undetectable, and only becomes important once the Higgs' interactions with other particles are taken into account. for instance, particles call vector bosons can travel with the grain, in which case they move easily for large distances and may be observed as photons - that is, particles of light that we can see or record using a camera; or against, in which case their effective range is much shorter, and we call them W or Z particles. These play a central role in the physics of nuclear reactions, such as those occurring in the core of the sun." [See source.]
What is important in modern physics is that these various particles have or do not have inertia (mass) depending on which way they are going according to the grain of the Higgs Field. Here's my own model for thinking about a Higgs Field and its effect on the other particles.
The Higgs bosons are like water molecules. Taken together, they full up the ocean basin, which is the universe. Working together, these bosons create forces, like ocean currents, that have direction.
If I plunk a raft (another particle) in the middle of one of these currents, I can go with the current or against it. If I go with it, I am like a photon with no mass iniertia; so I can travel at the speed of light. If I go against the current, I am like a W or Z particle having mass and cannot travel at the speed of light.
Also note that the Higgs Field is speculated to have "ripples." The ripples of the field can be described by wavelength and frequency, just like the waves on the ocean.
2006-08-20 12:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The Michelson-Morley experiment disproved that in 1911.
2006-08-20 11:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by helixburger 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No It doesn't. Aether was a hoax unintentionally played on us.
2006-08-20 12:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the ether will provide us with energy.
2006-08-20 11:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes; it is assumed that forces can not move in absolute vaccum .
2006-08-20 11:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by deepak57 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-20 11:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by i'm bored 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋