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Experimental analysis of absolute space-time Lorentz theories

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Experiments designed to test Special Relativity are reviewed and their capabilities of distinguishing Special Relativity from Absolute Space-Time theories is analyzed. Of two specific forms of Absolute theories proposed in recent years, we show that one is refuted by past experiments while the other is still in contention.

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Maciel, A.K.A., Tiomno, J. Experimental analysis of absolute space-time Lorentz theories. Found Phys 19, 521–530 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00734657

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