Reference: Essays on Substance
Space Contraction
Einstein’s theory postulates that the speed of light is constant for all observers, regardless of their relative motion. To reconcile this with classical physics, Einstein proposed that space and time are not fixed but relative, leading to effects such as length contraction and time dilation.
I was really surprised at the following Q and A with AI:
QUESTION: Did Einstein believe in the contraction of space with increase in speed?
ANSWER: Yes, Einstein believed in the contraction of space with an increase in speed. This phenomenon, known as length contraction or Lorentz contraction, is a fundamental aspect of Einstein’s theory of special relativity. According to this theory, as objects approach the speed of light, they appear to shorten in the direction of motion from the perspective of a stationary observer.
The penny suddenly dropped for me. Up until now I was thinking that others were misinterpreting Einstein. But this is different. This shows that Einstein must have made some basic error. No wonder he could not win the debate against Bohr on quantum mechanics.
Here we have a very similar situation as it was with the idea of “relativistic mass”.
According to the theory of Substance:
The contraction will occur only when the body is accelerated by an external force. When the external force is removed, the body will decelerate back due to inertia, until both motion and inertia are in balance. The length will be restored.
In an isolated system, motion will increase only when there is reduction of inertia. There is reduction of inertia only when the consistency (RIM) of the substance decreases. The decrease in consistency accompanies a decrease in frequency. The accompanying increase in wavelength then appears as space expansion. Please see the table.
Instead of contracting the space actually expands when motion increases in an isolated system.
The error of Einstein was not considering an isolated system. Furthermore, he failed to fully account for the external influence. But this does not reduce the brilliance of Einstein at all. Without his accomplishments the Theory of Substance would not have been possible.
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