Author:
Nedvěd Sr., Rudolf
Category:
Journal Reprints
Sub-Category:
Astrophysics
Date Published:
January 1988
Source Link:
© Toth-Maatian Review — Dr. T. E. Phipps, Jr. gift
Keywords:
binary stars, de Sitter, ballistic theory, Ritz
Filename:
Nedvěd_TothMaatRev_v6n4(1988)3355-3359.pdf
Publication:
Toth-Maatian Review
Abstract:
The periodical shift of spectral lines in the light of binary stars as an evidence of the approach and recession of their components is known. The ballistic hypothesis of Ritz relative to light, incited the search for doubling of lines. De Sitter’s authoritative attitude (1913, Physik. Zeitschrift) which was that of an astronomer was entirely overhasty and irresponsible. The analysis of Mathias (1939, Ph. Z.) of this phenomenon, although correct, led its author to entirely wrong conclusions. The negative finding became then one of the main pillars of Einstein’s theory. The following analysis shows on which errors those conclusions were based.
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