Steven, Isn't it going to be difficult to identify whether the change is introduced by mechanical motion due to the variation in field strength or the effect on the photon from the same variation? Fran
-----Original Message----- From: OrionWorks - Steven Vincent Johnson [mailto:orionwo...@charter.net] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:12 AM To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [Vo]:Michelson-Morley Interferometer experiment finally done correctly? >From Horace > I think the most likely explanation is that the beam splitter sags multiple wavelengths > when the device is at the critical angle shown, i.e. when the beam splitter is horizontal. > This explains maximum interference at the 180 degree opposed points, and no interference > when the device is on the level. Tidal effects on g might even be seen, given the extreme > sensitivity of the device. I'm puzzled that more observers haven't asked this very question. It's the first thing that popped in my head when I viewed this video... but what do I know! ;-) > A much more rigid set of optical components and mounts are required. Also, as ever, > replication, replication, replication .... A suggestion. Place the apparatus on a zero-g jet (the Vomit Comet) and conduct the experiment in free-fall. Make sure it goes through all the angles - a full 360 degree sweep. I'll just bet that Horace's suggested "sagging" effect will become even more pronounced at the appropriate positions when the jet is climbing (to gain altitude - +2Gs), and then mysteriously disappears completely when it's in free fall - zero g. Another suggestion might be to simply place your hand against the beam splitter components (if such components are accessible to manual touch) and apply a gentle amount of "manual" force, as if one was attempting to simulate the effects of gravity. My bet is that the interference waves will move based on manual intervention. > That was a great video, a great narrative, and a cool experiment. It could turn out to > be groundbreaking, ... or not. Yes, it is a well done video, I'll grant that! And who knows, maybe there is something here... but I remain highly suspicious. Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com www.zazzle.com/orionworks
