RelativityChallenge - F.A.Q. (c) 2005

Analysis F.A.Q.

What specifically are you saying is wrong with Einstein's theory?

Einstein made mathematical errors in each of his derivations including his original 1905 paper, his 1912 paper, and Appendix 1 of his Relativity book. These mistakes invalidate his theoretical conclusions.

I state that there are mathematical rules and definitions that exist independent of physics; Equivalence, Implication and the rule that if a=bc then b=a/c. I further state that these rules can be used to assess the validity of Einstein's derivations.

In Section 3 of his 1905 paper, he begins to create his equations using an equation in the form a=bc. Mathematically, if a=bc then b=a/c. Einstein's final equations must adhere to this mathematical rule, and we find that generally they do not.

In Appendix 1 of his Relativity book and in his 1912 paper, he begins with equations in the form a-b=0 and c-d=0. He then concludes that a-b=c-d using a technique called a Generalized Multiplier. In this case, Einstein incorrectly replaces the mathematical statement "a-b=0 is equivalent to c-d=0" with the statement "a-b=c-d". Mathematically, the two statements are not equivalent and his replacement is in error.

See the Papers section for the mathematical proofs behind these findings.

Also see F.A.Q. A15.

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