An Alternate Theory of Special Relativity and Relativistic Mass

Abstract

A theory is proposed to replace the mechanics of the special theory of relativity (STR). It is required that this theory must closely resemble Newtonian mechanics at low velocities and yet have relativistic properties at high velocities, which at a minimum are that p->∞ and E->∞ as v->c. It has already been shown In Aucamp [1] and Aucamp [2] that STR is not a feasible theory and likewise for Einstein’s [3] equation for mass. In Aucamp [2] it was suggested that the solution to the mass problem is to assume it is a constant, independent of velocity. If this point of view is accepted, there is a problem explaining relativistic properties at high velocities. This problem is resolved in Part 2 concerning EM theory, radiation, and mass.