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Title: Experiment to test the Dynamic Medium of Reference theory. Possibility of superluminal communication.
Authors: Pignard, Olivier olivier_pacific@hotmail.fr
Source: Physics Essays. Dec2025, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p324-330. 7p.
Subjects: Electrostatic fields, Speed of light, Electromagnetic wave propagation, Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955, Spacetime, Physics experiments, Relativity (Physics)
Abstract (English): This article outlines the main conceptual differences between the theory of relativity and the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference. To distinguish between these two theoretical frameworks, an experiment is proposed: A conducting sphere is electrically charged, generating a constant electrostatic field. This sphere is then abruptly discharged in an extremely short time, on the order of a nanosecond. The electrostatic field is continuously measured by several sensors positioned at different distances from the sphere. According to the predictions of relativity, the disappearance of the electrostatic field should propagate at the speed of light. In contrast, the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference postulates a near-instantaneous propagation of the electrostatic field. The expected experimental results therefore differ radically depending on the theoretical framework adopted. If the proposed experiment confirms the predictions of the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference, this would imply the possibility of superluminal communications and call into question the foundations of relativity as well as Einstein's conception of spacetime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (French): Le présent article expose les principales divergences conceptuelles entre la théorie de la relativité et celle du Dynamic Medium of Reference. Afin de départager ces deux cadres théoriques, une expérience est proposée: une sphère conductrice est chargée électriquement, générant un champ électrostatique constant. Cette sphère est ensuite brutalement déchargée en un temps extrêmement court, de l'ordre de la nanoseconde. Le champ électrostatique est mesuré en permanence par plusieurs capteurs disposés à différentes distances de la sphère. Selon les prédictions de la relativité, la disparition du champ électrostatique devrait se propager à la vitesse de la lumière. En revanche, la théorie du Dynamic Medium of Reference postule une propagation quasi instantanée du champ électrostatique. Les résultats expérimentaux attendus different donc radicalement selon le cadre théorique adopté. Si l'expérience proposée confirme les prédictions de la théorie du Dynamic Medium of Reference, cela impliquerait la possibilité de communications supraluminiques et remettrait en question les fondements de la relativité ainsi que la conception de l'espace-temps proposée par Einstein. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: This article outlines the main conceptual differences between the theory of relativity and the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference. To distinguish between these two theoretical frameworks, an experiment is proposed: A conducting sphere is electrically charged, generating a constant electrostatic field. This sphere is then abruptly discharged in an extremely short time, on the order of a nanosecond. The electrostatic field is continuously measured by several sensors positioned at different distances from the sphere. According to the predictions of relativity, the disappearance of the electrostatic field should propagate at the speed of light. In contrast, the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference postulates a near-instantaneous propagation of the electrostatic field. The expected experimental results therefore differ radically depending on the theoretical framework adopted. If the proposed experiment confirms the predictions of the theory of the Dynamic Medium of Reference, this would imply the possibility of superluminal communications and call into question the foundations of relativity as well as Einstein's conception of spacetime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Le présent article expose les principales divergences conceptuelles entre la théorie de la relativité et celle du Dynamic Medium of Reference. Afin de départager ces deux cadres théoriques, une expérience est proposée: une sphère conductrice est chargée électriquement, générant un champ électrostatique constant. Cette sphère est ensuite brutalement déchargée en un temps extrêmement court, de l'ordre de la nanoseconde. Le champ électrostatique est mesuré en permanence par plusieurs capteurs disposés à différentes distances de la sphère. Selon les prédictions de la relativité, la disparition du champ électrostatique devrait se propager à la vitesse de la lumière. En revanche, la théorie du Dynamic Medium of Reference postule une propagation quasi instantanée du champ électrostatique. Les résultats expérimentaux attendus different donc radicalement selon le cadre théorique adopté. Si l'expérience proposée confirme les prédictions de la théorie du Dynamic Medium of Reference, cela impliquerait la possibilité de communications supraluminiques et remettrait en question les fondements de la relativité ainsi que la conception de l'espace-temps proposée par Einstein. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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