Symmetry and Asymmetry in Relativity: Theories and Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 252
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relativity principle asserts the nonexistence of privileged inertial reference frames, such that the laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames. It has been shown that the Lorentz and Galilean transformations are compatible with the principles of inertia and relativity. While Newtonian physics are symmetrical (invariant), under Galilean transformations, special relativity theory, and consequently most of contemporary physics, assume spacetime symmetry under the Lorentz transformations. It is now firmly believed that the speed of light is a universal constant; that Einstein's special relativity is a correct model of inertial systems in nature, and that Newtonian physics is the limiting case for very low relative velocities.
This Special Issue seeks to re-examine the above stated conventions. We hope that the Issue will contain both orthodox and nonorthodox approaches to relativity. We welcome the submission of theoretical, empirical, and review articles on the following topics: the constancy of the speed of light, Lorentz symmetry, Lorentz symmetry violation in quantum mechanics and in high-energy physics, special relativity theory, the Sagnac effect, the Doppler effect, the application of relativity theories in GPS systems, and the application of the Sagnac effect in gyroscopes. Articles on other relevant topics, including methodological, philosophical, and cross-disciplinary studies, are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Ramzi Suleiman
Prof. Dr. Stephan J. G. Gift
Prof. Dr. Hans Hermann Otto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry
- lorentz symmetry principle
- symmetry violations in quantum and high-energy physics
- special relativity theory
- sagnac effect
- doppler effect
- speed of light
Planned Papers
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Title: Astonishing time-symmetries in front of and beyond the cosmic event horizon according to the Schwarzschild solution of Einstein’s field equation
Authors: Andreas Trupp
Affiliation: -
Abstract: The Schwarzschild solution of Einstein’s field equation comes in two variants, one for a single spherical mass (Black Hole), and one for the universe as a whole. The cosmic variant represents a special form of expanding De-Sitter space (and is a good match with cosmic reality). In the cosmic variant, the Schwarzschild horizon of black holes is replaced by the cosmic event horizons. It is possible to determine world lines of escaping galaxies or light signals even beyond the cosmic event horizon. A surprising symmetry is thereby revealed. This symmetry comprises time-reversals along world lines and crossings of the cosmic event horizons the other way by objects traveling almost at the speed of light.
