Hence if the Ritz theory should be true, using the sun as source of light we should find on rotating the apparatus a shift in the fringes of the same magnitude as originally predicted for the Michelson-Morley apparatus where a terrestial source was used. If the Einstein theory should be true, we should find no shift in the fringes using any source of light.
Summary.
Experimental evidence has been considered in this article which is apparently sufficient to disprove two of the three emission theories of light which have been proposed, and an experiment has also been suggested for testing the truth of the third emission theory, that of Ritz. A definite experimental decision between the relativity theories of Ritz and Einstein is a matter of the highest importance.
The writer wishes to express his gratitude to Dr. P. Ehrenfest for valuable suggestions and criticisms, and to Professor Stark for information concerning the adjustment of his gratings in the measurement of the Stark effect in canal rays.
- University of California
