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Relativizing relativity

Classical Physics 2007-05-23 v3 Astrophysics Quantum Physics

Abstract

Special relativity theory is generalized to two or more ``maximal'' signalling speeds. This framework is discussed in three contexts: (i) as a scenario for superluminal signalling and motion, (ii) as the possibility of two or more ``light'' cones due to the a ``birefringent'' vaccum, and (iii) as a further extension of conventionality beyond synchrony.

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@article{arxiv.physics/9809025,
  title  = {Relativizing relativity},
  author = {Karl Svozil},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/9809025},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

14 pages with 3 figures, Latex, Talk given at the workshop Superluminal (?) Velocities, Cologne, June6-10, 1998. Revised version