Twin paradox alone kills special relativity

In summary: Twin paradox alone kills special relativity:The twin paradox is a problem in special relativity that states that two twins who are travelling at the same speed in a round-trip space journey will experience different ages when they return to their home planet. This problem is caused by the anti-symmetry of age, which means that when one twin is travelling in a round-trip space journey, the other twin is not symmetric with respect to the time axis. This means that when the round-trip journey is finished, the twin who has been travelling in space will be older than the twin who has been on the home planet.
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kenn2010
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twin paradox alone kills special relativity:

the story:

A stays on the planet, B round-travels by spaceship;
when back, based on spectral relativity, B youngs.



analysis:
when special relativity is be applied, the property difference between planet and spaceship is never used; so, first let's simplify the paradox, to avoid confusions to some easily confused minds, that:

A stays in the spaceship 1, B round-travels by spaceship 2;
when back, based on special relativity, B youngs.


Now, the above judgement based on special relativity is made from the standpoint of A & spaceship 1, that B & spaceship 2 experience acceleration & decceleration and so on.

however, if from the standpoint of B, then A & spaceship 1 experience acceleration & decceleration and so on; then, also based on the great theory of einstein's special relativity, we conclude A will be younger.



So...

Based on the same the great theory of einstein's special relativity, we could conclude B to be younger when they meet again, and we can conclude A to be younger when they meet again.




So...

the great theory of einstein's special relativity is fundamentally flawed;
and any theory or theorem or equation building on this foundation, must be re-examinated.






As a matter of fact, borrowing the spirit of "relativity", A and B are completely symmetric,

so...

of course, when back, A and B must be of the same age. any theory predict one of the twin younger than the other must the wrong.
 
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The idea behind the twin paradox is at first this anti-symmetry of age happens, when in fact through the analysis of SR, we have to take into account the acceleration and deceleration of the spaceship. The problem with the paradox is that the rules of SR are applied blindly, without considering the acceleration effects. If proper relativity is applied everything works. SR is not flawed in this sense it is that the non-inertial frames of acceleration/deceleration were not involved. You need to re-examine the paradox by involving those frames.
 
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andron2000, I don't know what you are talking about. read my post again, again,... then look at your own replay again.
 
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kenn2010 said:
however, if from the standpoint of B, then A & spaceship 1 experience acceleration & decceleration and so on;
No. Acceleration is NOT relative and the frame of accelerating observer is not inertial.
 
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Usually, when a person doesn't understand a complex thing, they scratch their heads and say something like, "I don't get it," or "Could someone explain this."

Only with Relativity, it seems, do the ignorant regularly claim that they've been able to disprove all of modern physics. Why is that? Does it have something to do with a need to demonstrate that one is equal to or superior to a particular person, Einstein (you've disparaged him multiple times)? I think there is a lot to be learned here in the field of psychology.
 
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so,

kenn2010, you don't know what you are talking about. Go and find out before making ridiculous sweeping statements.
ZikZak said:
Only with Relativity, it seems, do the ignorant regularly claim that they've been able to disprove all of modern physics. Why is that? Does it have something to do with a need to demonstrate that one is equal to or superior to a particular person, Einstein (you've disparaged him multiple times)? I think there is a lot to be learned here in the field of psychology.
Good point.
 
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Kenn, The point I am making is your analysis is wrong. Dead Boss pointed out that acceleration is not an inertial frame. You have to learn how to incorporate those into your analysis to resolve these types of paradox. SR is real subtle on how you have to approach the problem, you have to think your way through every possible detail before making claims.
 
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case 1: in the frame of A, A and B are not symmetric.
case 2: in the frame of B, A and B are not symmetric.

but in the more outer loop, case 1 and case 2 are completely symmetric.

so, any unsymmetric prediction is wrong. any theory predicts wrong prediction is fundamentally flawed.

mans, just wake up, don't waste your life. fix this fundamental bug first, then move on.
 
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Related to Twin paradox alone kills special relativity

1. What is the Twin Paradox?

The Twin Paradox is a thought experiment in the theory of special relativity, which explores the concept of time dilation. It involves a pair of twins, one of whom stays on Earth while the other travels at high speeds through space. According to the theory of special relativity, time will pass slower for the traveling twin, resulting in a significant age difference between the two when they are reunited.

2. How does the Twin Paradox challenge special relativity?

The Twin Paradox challenges special relativity because it seems to violate the principle of relativity, which states that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers in uniform motion. In the Twin Paradox, the traveling twin experiences a different passage of time than the stationary twin, which seems to contradict this principle.

3. How does the Twin Paradox disprove special relativity?

The Twin Paradox does not disprove special relativity. In fact, it is a thought experiment used to illustrate the principles of special relativity and to explore the concept of time dilation. While it may seem to contradict the principle of relativity, it can be explained and understood within the framework of special relativity.

4. Why is the Twin Paradox important in understanding special relativity?

The Twin Paradox is important in understanding special relativity because it illustrates the effects of time dilation, which is a key concept in this theory. It challenges our intuition about time and space, and allows us to explore the consequences of special relativity in a tangible way.

5. Can the Twin Paradox be observed in real life?

While the Twin Paradox is a thought experiment, its effects have been observed in real life through experiments with atomic clocks and high-speed travel. For example, atomic clocks on airplanes have been found to tick slower than those on the ground, due to their high-speed motion. This provides evidence for the validity of special relativity and the phenomenon of time dilation.

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