last updated: 05/14/2003
HYPOTHETICAL DATA
For the purposes of demonstration, suppose K to be a co-ordinate system at rest relative to the source of an electromagnetic particle wave. Further suppose that K' is a uniformly moving co-ordinate system, void of rotation, in motion relative to K. In Schematic A, K' is moving away from the source of the wave. As suggested by the schematic the greater K' 's relative velocity the more pronounced is the Doppler effect relative to K'. In Schematic B, K' is moving toward the source of the wave.
In addition to the aforementioned schematics, hypothetical data charts are presented analyzing electromagnetic waves in the low, high and medium frequency range. Relative velocities as indicated in the schematics were utilized in Chart I and Chart II. Randomly selected velocities were utilized in Chart III.
The following outline summarizes the noted differences in the Doppler effected photon wave's estimated kinetic energy, wave velocity and photon mass.
I. When analyzed from the perspective of a linearly propagating wave front:
a. Doppler effect alters kinetic energy as a function of delta f,
b. Doppler effect does not alter linear velocity, it remains constant,
c. Doppler effect alters photon mass as a function of delta f.
II. When analyzed from the perspective of an oscillating stream of particles:
a. Doppler effect alters kinetic energy as a function of delta f,
b. Doppler effect alters angular velocity as a function of delta f,
c. Doppler effect does not alter photon mass, it remains constant.