Theory that challenges Einstein's physics could soon be put to the test

Theory that challenges Einstein's physics could soon be put to the test

Einstein's Theory of Relativity: 

This video explains Einsteins Theory of Relativity. 

Einsteins theory of special relativity sets of the speed of light, 186,000 mile per second (300 million meters per second), as a cosmic speed limit. Some researchers think they may have broken this limit and the implication are mind blowing. 
Einstein observes that the speed of light remains the same in any situation, meaning that space and time could be different in individual situations. 

A few researchers have suggested that the speed of light is not a constant but instead the the speed of light could have been much higher in this early universe. 
Professor Joao Magueijo has made a prediction that could be used to test Einsteins theory's validity. 

Structures in the Universe: 

All structures in the universe are formed from fluctuations in the early universe. These fluctuations are tiny differences in density from one region to another. The records of fluctuations are imprinted in the cosmic microwave background- in the form of a 'spectral index.' 

Professor Joao Magueijo: 

"The theory, which we first proposed in the late-1990s, has now reached a maturity point – it has produced a testable prediction. If observations in the near future do find this number to be accurate, it could lead to a modification of Einstein's theory of gravity. The idea that the speed of light could be variable was radical when first proposed, but with a numerical prediction, it becomes something physicists can actually test. If true, it would mean that the laws of nature were not always the same as they are today."

Professor Magueijo uses the theory of fluctuations to say that fluctuations were influenced by a varying speed of light in the early universe. 

By testing the theory of light we can also take a closer look at the rival theory of inflation.
The theory of Inflation states that the early universe went through an extremely rapid expansion phase, mush faster than the current rate of expansion of the universe.

                         Professor Joao Magueijo theory will challenge Einsteins theory of Relativity. 

Gabriella Pedro
Mr. Gray
Physics .1 -Period G
November 27, 2016