An accurate analysis of the Michelson‐Morley experiment shows that the speed of light is not a constant relative to a moving frame

Abstract

This paper shows how the miscalculated result of an experiment caused the birth of the theory of relativity. It reveals the error made by Michelson in his calculations to obtain the result of the experiment he performed with Morley, which was designed to detect the speed of the earth relative to ether. Thus, Michelson anticipated observing an outcome that understandably would not occur. This paper shows the correct calculations, proving that the very experiment that led to the invention of the theory of relativity can in fact be a proof that the theory is wrong. It also shows that as far as the existence of ether is concerned, the Michelson‐Morley experiment is irrelevant.