2013/12/17 by Robert A. Woodruff, Woodruff, Robert A.
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Optics (physics.optics) #physics.optics
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1402.4781
This paper has been withdrawn by the author due to the need for a major revision. The physical significance of anamorphic distortion in Section D requires further study, but it does not support the conclusions of the current paper
arxiv created 2014/06/09 · arxiv updated 2014/06/10
We analyze fringe formation within Michelson-like experiments as viewed by relativistic inertial observers. Our analysis differs from previous work because we include optical misalignment of the beamsplitter of the interferometer due to the anamorphic geometry of relativistic Lorentz contraction. We conclude that inertial frame equivalence of Michelson-like experiments provide verification of the transverse Doppler Effect and exclude any model incorporating the relativistic Lorentz contraction effect.