Re: The real twin paradox.

colp wrote:
On Nov 22, 5:48 am, "Josef Matz" <josefm...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
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Hello Dirk

If you could mathematically demonstrate that the time delays of the
symmetric clock A as viewed by B can be
compensated somehow you have solved the paradox !

Would you tell us idiots how this runs in SR ?

A solution could include an argument from general relativity as well,
since the twins must spend time in non-inertial frames in order to
accelearate/decelerate and turn around. I don't think it would solve
the paradox though because the dilation effects can be increased
arbitrarily by extending the amount of time spent in inertial frames.

General relativity is not required and does not help in this case. It is possible to set up the "twin" scenario with triplets where no turn around is required. This involves a third person to carry the clock reading from the outbound twin back to the earthbound twin.

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