Comments on: Einstein & Air Miles: Do Frequent Fliers Age at a Different Rate? http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/10/25/einstein-air-miles-do-frequent-fliers-age-at-a-different-rate/ Sat, 11 May 2013 22:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Ashbert http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/10/25/einstein-air-miles-do-frequent-fliers-age-at-a-different-rate/#comment-23566 Ashbert Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:40:04 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=13533#comment-23566 We must move beyond atomic clocks; a photon experiment to test time dilation is needed. There was a non-atomic clock experiment suggested by Einstein himself (to confirm, not disprove, time dilation). But there are theoretical suggestions that certain testing by such non-atomic clocks may show NO time dilation. With technology getting close to being able to use photon-only (no atoms or matter) clocks, special relativity may yet fall! There was a lone highly-respected physicist who suggested in mid-20th century that Einstein's derivation of special relativity's equations was based on unstated assumptions and thus could be wrong. Why didn't they call him a nut like they call all those who suggest that special relativity has problems. Well, for one this physicist had a Nobel prize...You can read his quote and details at http://www.physicsnext.org. We must move beyond atomic clocks; a photon experiment to test time dilation is needed. There was a non-atomic clock experiment suggested by Einstein himself (to confirm, not disprove, time dilation). But there are theoretical suggestions that certain testing by such non-atomic clocks may show NO time dilation. With technology getting close to being able to use photon-only (no atoms or matter) clocks, special relativity may yet fall! There was a lone highly-respected physicist who suggested in mid-20th century that Einstein’s derivation of special relativity’s equations was based on unstated assumptions and thus could be wrong. Why didn’t they call him a nut like they call all those who suggest that special relativity has problems. Well, for one this physicist had a Nobel prize…You can read his quote and details at http://www.physicsnext.org.

]]> By: Donna R http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/10/25/einstein-air-miles-do-frequent-fliers-age-at-a-different-rate/#comment-23565 Donna R Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:40:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=13533#comment-23565 Its my understanding that cosmic rays cause people to age. While i thought the article was interesting, we age because of the effects of the cosmic rays on our cells. Its also my understanding that even if we were able to send astronauts to Mars, when they got there, they would be so damaged by the cosmic rays, that they would be mentally ill. I wonder if commercial plane pilots have long term symptoms other than cataracts. Its my understanding that cosmic rays cause people to age. While i thought the article was interesting, we age because of the effects of the cosmic rays on our cells. Its also my understanding that even if we were able to send astronauts to Mars, when they got there, they would be so damaged by the cosmic rays, that they would be mentally ill. I wonder if commercial plane pilots have long term symptoms other than cataracts.

]]> By: Eugene Sittampalam http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/10/25/einstein-air-miles-do-frequent-fliers-age-at-a-different-rate/#comment-23564 Eugene Sittampalam Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:00:13 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=13533#comment-23564 "a fast-moving clock will tick at a slower rate than a stationary one,” “A clock in a stronger gravitational field… will have a slower tick rate than a clock subject to weaker gravity,” and “t tick rates change at speeds as slow as 25 miles per hour and height differences as small as a foot.” The above are all empirical facts and, therefore, fall well within the scope of our basic basic physics. However, it is the interpretations of such hard data that are in dire need of a serious review within that scope on the fundamental nature of things. Without further ado here, let me kindly refer you to www.sittampalam.net/Relativity.htm. If your curiosity is aroused, you may find the following to whet it even further. www.sittampalam.net/TheProfessors.pdf www.sittampalam.net/NobelResponse.pdf The 'offer' therein is still open. Any takers? Good luck, and Cheers! “a fast-moving clock will tick at a slower rate than a stationary one,”
“A clock in a stronger gravitational field… will have a slower tick rate than a clock subject to weaker gravity,”
and
“t tick rates change at speeds as slow as 25 miles per hour and height differences as small as a foot.”

The above are all empirical facts and, therefore, fall well within the scope of our basic basic physics. However, it is the interpretations of such hard data that are in dire need of a serious review within that scope on the fundamental nature of things. Without further ado here, let me kindly refer you to http://www.sittampalam.net/Relativity.htm.

If your curiosity is aroused, you may find the following to whet it even further.
http://www.sittampalam.net/TheProfessors.pdf
http://www.sittampalam.net/NobelResponse.pdf
The ‘offer’ therein is still open. Any takers?
Good luck, and Cheers!

]]> By: Lan Ops http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/10/25/einstein-air-miles-do-frequent-fliers-age-at-a-different-rate/#comment-23563 Lan Ops Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:23:55 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=13533#comment-23563 Your forgetting one important thing. Physical and Mental stress of travel, airline food (if they even offer any, and the time wasted to and from flights as well as between legs all make you age quicker! What about the pressure differentials? Your forgetting one important thing. Physical and Mental stress of travel, airline food (if they even offer any, and the time wasted to and from flights as well as between legs all make you age quicker! What about the pressure differentials?

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