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NEWSCIENCENEWSCIENCENEWSCIENCE Figure 6 D will incur time contraction relative to Figure 5 atomic clock(s) B; and on the basis that light-clocks and atomic clocks that are sta- tionary relative to each other will remain synchronous, it follows that light-clock D will tick over at a faster rate than light- clock B. Therefore, the beam in light-clock D will travel a longer distance relative to the observer than the beam in light-clock B in a given time as determined by the observer. In conclusion, the beam of light in light- clock C travels a shorter distance in a given period of time as determined by the observ- er than the beam in light-clock B, and the beam in light-clock D travels a longer dis- tance than the beam in light-clock B in that same period of time. On the basis that beams B, C and D trav- el different distances in a given period of time as determined by the observer, then a clocks C - time dilation (longer seconds) the speed of light as represented by those { beams is not constant relative to that WEST EAST observer. B Although this experiment is not conduct- ed in a special-theory inertial reference frame, it is conducted in the same reference | frame as Michelson-Morley experiments and particle-acceleration experiments. Contrary to interpretations of those experiments, according to the results of the For further information, contact Hafele-Keating experiment and the tenet the authors as follows: that an atomic clock and a light-clock that W. H. Owen, Jr (B.Med.Sc.) and are contained in the same reference frame G. D. Owen (B.App.Sc.[Hons.]) will remain synchronous, the speed of light 22 Fotheringham Street in the Earth's quasi-inertial reference frame Marrickville, NSW 2204, Australia is not constant. This does not invalidate Telephone: +61 (0)2 9557 5675 Einstein's special theory of relativity. E-mail: smog@ozemail.com.au BOOK ORDERS aa clocks D - time contraction (shorter seconds) time dilation relative to atomic clocks(s) B; and in accordance with the tenet that light- clocks and atomic clocks that are stationary relative to each other will remain synchro- nous, it follows that light-clock C will tick over at a slower rate than light-clock B. Therefore, the beam in light-clock C will travel a shorter distance than the beam in light-clock B in a given time as determined by the observer. In accordance with the results of the Hafele-Keating experiment and the fourth chapter of special theory, atomic clocks(s) clocks C - time dilation (longer seconds) O observer WEST EAST For further information, contact the authors as follows: W. H. Owen, Jr (B.Med.Sc.) and G. D. Owen (B.App.Sc.[Hons.]) 22 Fotheringham Street Marrickville, NSW 2204, Australia Telephone: +61 (0)2 9557 5675 E-mail: smog@ozemail.com.au BOOK ORDERS clocks D - time contraction (shorter seconds) NEXUS -53 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 1997