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Einstein's Theory of Relativity      <span style="color: rgb(140,60,211);"><span style="color: rgb(0,255,253);"> //<span style="color: rgb(153,41,100);">Einstein's theory <span style="color: rgb(139,39,100);">of <span style="color: rgb(139,39,100);">relativity has not been left alone. <span style="color: rgb(138,40,90);">Based on current research, <span style="color: rgb(156,38,93);">the theory of relativity has been reassessed by <span style="color: rgb(160,19,84);"><span style="color: rgb(121,27,73);">modern scientists .//        <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(169,45,91);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(183,56,134);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(211,49,117);"><span style="color: rgb(100,36,174);"><span style="color: rgb(140,60,211);"><span style="color: rgb(0,255,253);"> <span style="color: rgb(248,190,42);">
 * [[image:theory-of-relativity:einstein.jpg width="162" height="227" align="right" caption="This is a photograph of Albert Einstein, the finder of the Theory of Relativity (Albert Einstein - Biography),"]] ||
 * This is a photograph of Albert Einstein, the finder of the Theory of Relativity (Albert Einstein - Biography), ||

<span style="color: rgb(255,132,0);">** Einstein and His Theory: ** <span style="color: rgb(245,203,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(251,183,9);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Albert Einstein, a Jewish physicist, developed the theory of relativity (Theory of Relativity par.1). His theory stated that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant boundary for motion. With his theory, it is realized that people are not affected by this theory in their normal day lives because our speed is slower than that of the speed of light, but the real objects affected are those closer to light speed. “The theory states that objects will move slower and shorten in length from the point of view of an observer on Earth (Theory of Relativity par. 1).” Based on Current research, the theory of relativity has been reassessed by modern scientists. <span style="color: rgb(251,183,9);">

<span style="color: rgb(239,230,46);"><span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(199,61,111);"><span style="color: rgb(182,53,107);"><span style="color: rgb(197,116,226);">**<span style="color: rgb(240,229,51);">Broken into <span style="color: rgb(240,235,36);"> two parts: **

<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">The theory of Relativity is often broken down into two parts, the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity. In the special theory of relativity, the question of whether rest and motion are relative or absolute is dealt with, and with the consequences of Einstein’s conjecture that they are relative (Theory of Relativity par. 3). In the general theory of relativity, Newton’s theory is revised, dealing with particles as they accelerate due to gravity. It clarifies the lack of explanation, showing that objects continue to move in a straight line in space, but because of the curved nature of space-time, we view the motion as acceleration (Theory of Relativity par. 3). These two parts of Einstein’s theory contain such detail, but some scientists have experiments that lead them to believe that the relativity theory was not complete; it had gaps to be filled.

<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(121,27,172);">**Alan Kostelecky:** **<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(204,64,237);">Einstein isn't Right **

<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Alan Kostelecky, a theoretical physics professor at Indiana University, completed an experiment containing his own thoughts on the theory of relativity. Searching for flaws in Einstein’s theory of special relativity, Kostelecky’s hypothesis suggests that light is a result of small violations in the theory of relativity (Zennie par. 2). For years, Kostelecky and many other scientists worked towards completing a theory that they thought was <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">incomplete (Zennie par. 3). With many years of work, he tried to conduct experiments that would create a better understanding for the theory of <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">everything, a theory that attempts to mathematically explain all forces in the universe (Zennie par. 5-9). With a closer understanding, Kostelecky developed the Standard Model Extension, a “formula” that combined existing theories including general relativity (Zennie par. 10). Unfortunately the research examining this research has yet to be proven, but the new theory shows promise. He said, “Special Relativity is like being stranded in a raft in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with no landmarks around – it is impossible to tell which direction anything is (Zennie par. 16).”To Kostelecky, it makes sense to prove that relativity is not symmetrical (Zennie par. 22). Even though nothing has been proven, if other scientists verify Kostelecky’s information, it will be a major break through.
 * [[image:theory-of-relativity:alan.jpg width="150" height="150" align="right" caption="Alan Kostelecky, a professor at Indiana University, worked many long days to find his information that questions Einstein's Theory of Relativity (High Energy Physics)."]] ||
 * Alan Kostelecky, a professor at Indiana University, worked many long days to find his information that questions Einstein's Theory of Relativity (High Energy Physics). ||


 * <span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(255,0,251);">Vote Number Two: <span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(173,56,169);"> Investigation on Einstein's Theory **

Kostelecky has not been the only scientist to complete research past Einstein’s. Scientists funded by a European Space Agency completed an experiment that could lead to investigating the general relativity theory (Towards a new test of General Relativity par. 1). “Just as a moving electrical charge creates a magnetic field, so a moving mass generates a gravitational field, Einstein’s theory of general relativity says the effect is virtually negligible. Martin Tajmar and some of his colleagues believed differently (Towards a new test of General Relativity par. 2). With a ring of superconducting material that rotated about 6,500 times a minute, this new experiment explains the difference between high-precision mass measurements and their prediction from the quantum theory (Towards a new test of General Relativity par. 3). Small acceleration sensors were then placed on the spinning superconductor. “Although just 100 millionths of the acceleration due to the Earth’s gravitational field, the measured field is a surprising one hundred million trillion times larger than Einstein’s General Relativity predicts”, they say. With disbelief at first, they were confident about their measurement when other scientist conducted experiments of their own versions and confirmed their information. Tajmar said, "It opens up a new means of investigating general relativity and it consequences in the quantum world." With further investigations, scientists continued their research.
 * [[image:theory-of-relativity:newtestlabpic.jpg width="280" height="218" caption="Scientists funded by the ESA worked towards disproving Einstein's Theory of Relativity ("Towards a New Test?")."]] ||
 * Scientists funded by the ESA worked towards disproving Einstein's Theory of Relativity ("Towards a New Test?"). ||


 * <span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(234,171,31);">Sudarshan Reddy: <span style="color: rgb(216,101,19);">His Vote Counts **

Sudarshan Reddy, an Indian boy, challenged Einstein’s theory of relativity. In his research, he theoretically proved the existence of a particle that can move at a speed greater than light. That statement right there, challenging one of the key points in Einstein’s theory. To provide evidence of his research, he presented his research paper to the “Institute of Advanced Physics”(IAP) that proved his theory of the particles, leptons, to in fact be particles that travel faster than light. Reddy’s theory stunned many people including Dr. Massimo Martelli, president of the IAP who said, “After a long, careful and critical analysis, I can confidently say that Sudarshan’s research paper shows a tremendous leap in our understanding of physics as his investigation mounts up on “leptons”. His work builds substantially on the work of Einstein and others in the field of relativity (Theory of Relativity Challenged par. 1-2).” This boy’s theory has again opened up new windows to close the gaps that scientists believe are in Einstein’s theory of relativity.

<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(178,234,26);">Is Einstein's Theory Complete?

As research continues to be completed, Einstein’s theory is questioned as to whether or not it is complete. Alan Kostelecky, Sudarshan Reddy, and the European Space Agency were just three scientists who spent years on experiments in order to question the theory of relativity. In Reddy’s experiment, he produced a concrete idea that contradicted Einstein’s theory while in Kostelecky’s experiment, there were theories developed, but nothing concrete. Kostelecky’s work will allow future scientists to work off of his information to hopefully break through the theory of relativity to produce another unforgettable break through in physics. These scientists showed that with time and new technology, old research, that of Einstein, could in fact be questioned. With time, the theory of relativity that was once so great may develop to be another unforgettable discovery. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">

<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> "Albert Einstein - Biography." __Nobelprize.org__. 29 Jan. 2009 <http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1921/einstein-bio.html>.
 * <span style="color: rgb(213,52,108);">Works Cited ** <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">This website was only used to provide the image of Albert Einstein. It is a reliable source because the image was presented by the Nobel Prize Organization. Although I only used the image from the site, it provided a very well written, clear background on Einstein.

<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> "ESA - GSP - Towards a new test of general relativity?." __ESA Communications Portal__. 23 Mar. 2006. 29 Jan. 2009 <<span class="wiki_link_ext"><span class="wiki_link_ext"><span class="wiki_link_ext"><span class="wiki_link_ext"><span class="wiki_link_ext">http://www.esa.int/esaMI/GSP/SEM0L6OVGJE_0.html    >. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">__High Energy Physics .__ 1 Indiana University. 29 Jan. 2009 <http://dustbunny.physics.indiana.edu/IUHEP/heppix/alan.jpg>. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> "Theory of Relativity challenged - Audarya Fellowship." __IndiaDivine.org__. 30 Jan. 2001. 29 Jan. 2009 <<span class="wiki_link_ext">http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/vedic-culture/184731-theory-relativity-challenged.html >.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">This article, presented by the ESA, is a very informational article. The article explains how a group of scientists have found that Einstein's Theory of Relativity is incomplete. Throughout the article, a clear explanation of Einstein's theory is given as well as the new information is presented. I also took the image of the science lab from this reliable website. I knew that this website was reliable because it was posted by the European Space Agency.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">The only piece of information that I took from this website was an image of <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Alan Kostelecky. This is a reliable source because it was posted by Indiana University, but it only contains images of professors.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Although this article is short, it provides a source of information that can be backed up. In this article an experiment completed by a boy by the name of Sudarshan Reddy is explained. The organization that posted this article provides contact information, thus allowing contact to be made if questions need to be answered.

<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Zennie, Michael. "Theory of Relativity Challenged by Scientists, IU Physics Professor's Latest Research Project." __Indiana Daily Student__. 26 Apr. 2005. 29 Jan. 2009 <www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?ID=41212&comview=1>. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">The article from this website was provided by the Indiana Student Newspaper. Throughout the article, a professor by the name of <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Alan Kostelecky, is discussed. This professor has spent many years of his life on the work he has done. His goal is to prove that Einstein's Theory of relativity is not complete. Although he has not yet reached his goal, he has provided information that other scientists, including himself, can build on. This website is a reliable source because it was posted by an educational group.