Connections Between the Special Theory of Relativity and Quantum Theory

Gerhard Grössing

Y. S. Kim, Marilyn E. Noz

I. Mayer

The special theory of relativity does not predict the existence of photons (quanta of electromagnetic radiation). However, it is demonstrated here that it follows from the special theory of relativity that if photons do exist---and we know that they do---then their energy must be proportional to their frequency. This means that the Planck-Einstein formula E=hν follows just from some results of the special theory of relativity and the assumption of the particle--wave duality.

Inge Svein Helland

An alternative approach towards quantum theory is described, and tentative attempts to connect his approach to special and general relativity are discussed. Important concepts are gauge groups and information/entropy connected to some physical systems. Some recent results on information in connection to black holes are touched upon.

Herbert Dingle

Recent work in nuclear physics has brought to light difficulties in the application of the special relativity theory to nuclear problems. Thus, in his recent book, The Physicist's Conception of Nature (London, Hutchinson, 1958, p. 48), W. Heisenberg writes : " Relativity theory assumes that in principle no effect can be propagated faster than the velocity of light. Now this trend in relativity theory leads to difficulties in connection with the uncertainty relations of quantum theory.

J. David Jackson