Einstein Chases a Light Beam

TL;DR

This paper offers a personal, speculative reflection on Einstein's conceptual journey to developing the special theory of relativity, emphasizing the lack of detailed historical accounts.

Contribution

It presents a unique, interpretative perspective on Einstein's thought process, supplementing primary historical sources with the author's insights.

Findings

Highlights the scarcity of detailed historical data on Einstein's development of the theory

Provides a personal interpretation of Einstein's conceptual pathway

Emphasizes the speculative nature of reconstructing Einstein's thought process

Abstract

This is a prelude to a book which I intend to publish. This paper describes my temporary thoughts on Einstein's pathway to the special theory of relativity. See my papers on my thoughts on Einstein's pathway to his general theory of relativity. Never say that you know how Einstein had arrived at his special theory of relativity, even if you read his letters to his wife and friends, and some other primary documents. Einstein gave many talks and wrote pieces, but at the end of the day, he told very little geographical, historical and biographical details pertaining to the years he had spent in the patent office. I thus bring here my jigsaw puzzle and warn the reader again, this is my creation and not Einstein's...