On the violation of the Lorentz invariant

Lorentz symmetry, a cardinal element of the special theory of relativity, is incorporated to the basic structure of modern physics which, in part, attempts the unification of gravity and quantum mechanics. The violation of such symmetry would bring about transcendental consequences. The effect of Lorentz transformations on a spherical wave front is presented here. The observer assumed to be in uniform movement would also perceive a spherical wave front. It is shown that the image seen by this observer turns out to be nonspherical. (C) 2009 Physics Essays Publication. [DOI: 10.4006/1.3223842]