Kinematic Relativity
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Kinematic Relativity is a theoretical framework in cosmology and gravitation proposed by Edward Arthur Milne as an alternative to general relativity, emphasizing kinematic principles to explain the expanding universe.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kinematic Relativity canonical | 1 |
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
alternative theory of gravitation
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cosmological theory ⓘ physical theory ⓘ |
| aimsToExplain | expanding universe ⓘ |
| alternativeTo | general relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| assumes |
cosmological principle
ⓘ
homogeneity of the universe ⓘ isotropy of the universe ⓘ |
| attemptsToExplain | Hubble–Lemaître law NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | kinematic principles ⓘ |
| contrastsWith | curved space-time of general relativity ⓘ |
| critiquedFor |
difficulty matching all cosmological observations
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neglect of gravitational dynamics ⓘ |
| describes | cosmic expansion as kinematic effect ⓘ |
| developedIn | 1930s ⓘ |
| emphasizes | kinematics over dynamics ⓘ |
| field |
cosmology
ⓘ
gravitation ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
fundamental observers
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kinematic cosmic frame ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
observations of galactic redshifts
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special relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involves |
cosmic time parameter
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kinematic space-time structure ⓘ |
| predicts | linear relation between distance and recession velocity ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Edward Arthur Milne NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publishedIn |
Milne's books on cosmology and relativity
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Milne's cosmology papers ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Milne model
NERFINISHED
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empty universe model ⓘ |
| status | historical cosmological theory ⓘ |
| treats | gravitational effects as emergent from kinematics ⓘ |
| uses |
Minkowski space-time
NERFINISHED
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coordinate transformations adapted to cosmic expansion ⓘ special relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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