Precision Experimental Verification of Special Relativity

D. Newman, G. W. Ford, A. Rich, and E. Sweetman
Phys. Rev. Lett. 40, 1355 – Published 22 May 1978
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Abstract

We compare the results of precision electron g-factor experiments at low energy and at 110 keV. The agreement between these measurements constitutes the most precise laboratory confirmation to date of the predictions of special relativity. Relativistic electromagnetic theory and Thomas precession are verified in this test. We also consider limits on possible effects of acceleration.

  • Received 17 January 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.40.1355

©1978 American Physical Society

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D. Newman, G. W. Ford, A. Rich, and E. Sweetman

  • Randall Laboratory of Physics, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

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Vol. 40, Iss. 21 — 22 May 1978

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