Reanalysis of the Michelson’s interferometric experiment in relation to the two swimmers problem

Abstract

Theoretical basis of Michelson’s interferometer experiment is reanalyzed. Initially we reanalyzed the illustrative model, represented by two swimmers race traversing a river which revealed that the correct transversal trajectory is not an isosceles triangle, but a right triangle and the race ends in a tie. Also, in the interferometer device, the transversal double light path, considering the ether presence and classical geometrical optics together with Huygens principle of light, we found to be too a right triangle instead isosceles one considered by Michelson, which thus is an error. But this new path necessitates zero-time difference, for which fringes displacements are not expected, unlike Michelson’s analysis. So, we found that the light’s double travel times don’t depend on the interferometer arms directions and so the expected by Michelson fringes displacements, must not appear. The above findings are applicable to other similar experiments with ray double travel, including light, lasers, masers, γ-rays, etc. We demonstrated that Michelson’s experiment correct interpretation does not confirm the relativity of the light speed. Consequently, Michelson’s experiment should not be considered negative concerning the presence of ether which must remain the bearer of the E-M phenomena. Consequently, the Special Relativity Theory (SRT) must be reconsidered, based on Lorentz electromagnetic theory from 1895 and the quanta entanglement and E-M field can be physically explained by the ether presence.