Essay Abstract
By inverting a key assumption of Relativity Theory, one can understand its predicted odd effects of time dilation, length contraction and mass increase in terms of Classical Physics. The belief that must be suspended is that "Light always travels at constant speed". The alternative premise is that "Light and matter waves travel through a field generated by mass, at a variable speed determined by the field's intensity". This new premise also leads to a Classical explanation for the attraction of Gravity.
Author Bio
My name is Declan Traill. I am a Senior Software Engineer from Melbourne Australia, working at a security company called Inner Range. I am a Science graduate from Melbourne University where I was a resident of Ormond College, as were the three previous generations of my family. Science was my first love & continues to be my enduring passion and hobby. I am married, with two young daughters, and love family life. I do my Physics & programming when I can find time, which is quite infrequently at the moment as the kids require a lot of time and attention.