25. THE PROBLEM OF MOTION IN THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY
 
   All the equations in the theory of special relativity were derived by use of two inertial coordinate systems. In the deriving of equations it is taken that the first coordinate system is unmoving and that the second coordinate system moves at a speed relative to the first. Such an approach to the problem of motion makes sense only from the view point of mathematics. However it is unacceptable from the view point of physics, because in nature everything is in motion. Besides, the theory of relativity does not accept the possibility of the existence of an ether.
   When we say that one body moves then we keep always in mind the change of the positions of that body with time relative to a second body. However, this second body can be in motion or at rest relative to a third body. At the same time this third body can be in motion or at rest relative to a fourth body, etc.
   Let us consider two examples of motion in order to clarify this point.
   We shall consider, as a first example, the case of two travelers in a passenger train moving at a speed relative to the railway and to the railroad embankment.
   The first traveler is sitting quietly in the coach. In that way he moves at the speed , together with the train, relative to the railway.
   The second traveler moves through the coach at a speed relative to the coach, but in the opposite direction to the motion of the train. In that way he moves at the speed relative to the first traveler sitting quietly. However, he does not change his position and stays at rest relative to the railway and to the railroad embankment.
   Now we put the question: "Which of these two travelers is moving and which is unmoving, to which traveler should we connect the unmoving coordinate system and which the moving system ?"
   In this case it is obvious that for both of these travelers it can equally well be asserted that they are unmoving or in motion. So, there is no sure solution. This case comes to be more indefinite if we take into consideration that all are in motion: the earth around the sun, the sun together with the earth in our galaxy, our galaxy with the galactic group, etc. In brief, all are in motion, from having the smallest elementary particles even to the group of galaxies.
   Lorentz connected the unmoving coordinate system to the quiescent cosmic ether. Such a solution would make sense if the quiescent cosmic ether existed.
   The second example of motion, which we shall consider, is more complex. It will be used to demonstrate the incorrectness of the theory of relativity and to support of the hypothesis of the existence of the earth's ether.
   For that purpose let us connect the unmoving system to the sun and the moving system to the earth. Let us suppose that on the earth there is a large rocket launcher with a rocket. The rocket launcher with the rocket are moving in the system , together with the earth, at a speed =30 km/s. However, the rocket launcher does not move in the system connected to the earth.
   Let we suppose that the rocket has been started from the launcher in the opposite direction to the direction of motion of the earth. Let the speed of the flight of the rocket, in the system connected to the earth, be =-30 km/s. In this case the rocket will be at rest relative to the system , which is connected to the sun. Therefore, the system can be connected to the moving rocket too. In this way we connect the unmoving system to the moving rocket. Consequently, we can put the question again: "Which system is really unmoving and which is moving?" However, there is no sure solution as in the previously mentioned case of two travelers in the coach of the moving train.
   The state of motion of the launcher does not change after the start of the rocket. It will continue to move together with the earth and its speed in the system will remain =30 km/s.
   If we apply the theory of relativity to this case, in order to calculate the increase of mass due to motion in the system , then we shall find the results which are quite opposite to the theory of relativity. The mass of the rocket will allegedly decrease after its start, because the rocket ceases to move in the system . However, the mass of the rocket launcher will allegedly stay increased in the system , because the launcher moves in that system.
   The above assertions cannot be proved because the rocket and rocket launcher are neutral bodies. I said before that the equation (23.l09) was valid for the mass of an electron in motion only. Therefore, let us take two electrons instead of the rocket and rocket launcher. In this way we will be able to prove the above given assertions.
   Let us assume that the first electron of the pair of electrons is moving, like the started rocket, and let the second electron be at rest on the earth like the rocket launcher.
   In physics it is well known that an electron in motion on the earth generates a magnetic field. Its mass is increased according to the equation (23.109). Also it is well known that an electron at rest on the earth does not generate a magnetic field and therefore its mass is equal to the so-called mass at rest. Accordingly, the increase of mass will originate with the first electron which moves on the earth like the started rocket.
   Let us consider what happens relative to the system connected to the sun.
   The first electron moving on the earth at the speed =-30 km/s is at rest in the system and relative to the sun. On the contrary, the second electron, which is unmoving on the earth and in the system , is moving relative to the system and to the sun at the speed =30 km/s. Now we put the question: "Which of these two electrons has a greater mass in the system ; the first which is unmoving in that system, or the second which is moving in that system?"
   In the theory of relativity it is decidedly asserted that there is no increase in mass of the body, in the system in which the body is at rest. Therefore, according to the theory of relativity the first electron, which is moving on the earth and at rest in the system , cannot have increased in mass in the system . However, if we stop the motion of the first electron relative to the earth then that electron will release the magnetic field generated by its motion. The energy of that field will be emitted in the form of an electromagnetic braking radiation, which can be detected in the system . In this way, the mass of the first electron will be decreased by emission of the braking radiation. After that the first electron starts to move together with the earth like the second electron.
   The observer from the sun, and from the system connected to the sun, will see that the first electron stops being at rest and has started to move together with the earth at the speed =30 km/s. That observer will also see that the first electron emits an electromagnetic wave at the start of its motion together with the earth. However, this phenomenon is contrary to the known laws of physics. In fact, in physics a starting radiation has never been observed, but only the braking radiation. The generated magnetic field leaves the electron in the form of electromagnetic radiation only at the decrease of speed of motion of the electron. Considering that the mass of the electron is decreased by emission of the braking radiation, one can conclude that the mass of the electron in motion in a coordinate system can be less than the mass of the electron at rest in that system. This phenomenon, which happens in reality, is contrary to the theory of relativity.
   From the above it can be seen that we should not take into consideration the motion only as the cause of some phenomenon, as it is done in the theory of relativity. We have to take into consideration not only the motion, but also the physical processes, which happen in the process of motion, as the circumstances in which that motion is performed.
   In connection with the above we must put a key question: "Why does an electron generate a magnetic field in motion on the earth, and why that electron does not generate a magnetic field in motion together with the earth relative to the sun?" Up to now, nobody has asked this question so that there is no ready answer. However, for the moment, there is only one logical answer and one logical explanation. The answer and the explanation are to be found in the existence of the earth's ether and in the recognition that an electron generates a magnetic field in motion relative to the ether only.
   Electromagnetic braking radiation originates at the decrease of the speed of motion of an electron relative to the earth's ether, when it moves in that ether.
   An unmoving electron on the earth and relative to the earth's ether does not generate a magnetic field independently of its speed of motion relative to the sun or to any other body in the cosmos.
   When we talk about the ether let us return to the Lorentz hypothesis on the contraction of a body in motion through the ether. Lorentz gave a coefficient of the contraction, but it cannot be accepted, because it is derived under an incorrect supposition. Namely, he considered that there was an absolute quiescent ubiquitous cosmic ether, through which the earth moved. Therefore, Lorentz considered that the Michelson's interferometer, during the Michelson-Morley's experiment, moved through the cosmic ether together with the earth. That motion through the ether was allegedly the cause of the shortening of the interferometer's branch in the direction of motion of the interferometer, and that this shortening was the cause of the failure of the experiment. However, that supposition was incorrect. In fact, the interferometer was at rest in the earth's ether so that there was not motion relative to the ether and this was the real cause of the unsuccessfulness of the Michelson-Morley experiment. In fact, the unsuccessfulness of the Michelson-Morley experiment is proof of the existence of the earth's ether.
 
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