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Cosmic data tighten the test of light’s speed, keeping relativity intact
space5 days ago

Cosmic data tighten the test of light’s speed, keeping relativity intact

A comprehensive review of 65 observations from pulsars, active galaxies, and gamma-ray bursts tightens the limits on any energy-dependent variation in photon speed, finding no violation of Lorentz invariance and reinforcing Einstein’s relativity; it also refines how such limits are calculated and points to future instruments for even tighter tests.

Gamma-Ray Tests Tighten Lorentz-Invariance Bounds, Not Break Special Relativity
science4 months ago

Gamma-Ray Tests Tighten Lorentz-Invariance Bounds, Not Break Special Relativity

New analysis of gamma-ray flares from pulsars, active galactic nuclei, and gamma-ray bursts finds no energy-dependent speed of light, placing stricter bounds on Lorentz-violating effects predicted by some quantum gravity theories. The results tighten the allowed violations by about 1.5 orders of magnitude and offer a framework for integrating new data into the SME; in short, SR remains consistent, while the search for quantum-gravity signatures continues.