Coordinate Transformations for Electromagnetic Phenomena Between Coordinate Systems Moving at a Constant Velocity Relative to One Another and Their Relevance to Neuroscience and Perception
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Abstract
Neural oscillations (no_s) are electromagnetic phenomena and are subject to the coordinate transformations (ct_s) discussed here. The invariance of Maxwell’s Laws (MLs) in inertial reference frames (rf_s) moving at a constant velocity relative to one another indicates that the coordinate system (cs), the basis for a rf, is non-material, logical, and cognitive even when there are no ct_s between reference frames. One cannot establish the invariance of MLs in pre-relativity physics where time and space are absolute. In special relativity, time and space (spacetime) are specific to a particular cs and spacetime is defined in terms of the particular cs. Human perception and cognition are involved in the ct_s since what the human observer (ho) observes depends on the point of view of the ho who experiences himself at rest in a cs. How do people perceive (through measurement) electric and magnetic fields when they are in part non-material, logical and cognitive in nature since they depend on ct_s between cs_s that have these qualities? It appears the basis for this perception depends on electric and magnetic fields associated with no_s subject to MLs and are thus described by the very same cs_s and ct_s described here. The invariant velocity of light supports this conclusion.
Presenters
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Douglas M Snyder
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