User talk:Robert Adams/The Rules Of Physics

Faster than the speed of light

Robert: As you know, the speed of light plays a key role in special relativity. Apparently you wish to discuss this matter in this article. There are, of course, two aspects to it: the logical framework of the theory and its various propositions, and the empirical observations used to support it.

You wish, it seems, to establish that objects can in fact travel faster than the speed of light. As I understand the matter, there is no experimental evidence of this fact that is widely accepted. Recent observations of neutrino motion have been deemed not to provide evidence about this matter. Of course, a logical formulation different from the special theory could lead to this prediction, which then must await experimental confirmation.

Any attempt to upset the credibility of the special theory faces an uphill battle. I think the best you can do in this article is to cite various published objections to the theory and their basis. You will have to conclude with the assessment of these objections by the scientific community at this time.

A different title is advisable because The rules of physics does not convey its subject, which is more along the lines of Alternatives to the special theory of relativity.

Without a very careful presentation, it is very possible that the CZ community will not accept this article as meeting its standards. John R. Brews 15:28, 21 July 2013 (UTC)

In addition to the above, the article is not written as an encyclopedia entry. I recommend moving it to Robert's user space where he can work on it until it becomes encyclopedic. John Stephenson 15:42, 21 July 2013 (UTC)

I've made a similar proposal to Robert on his user page. John R. Brews 15:56, 21 July 2013 (UTC)