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    • Optical Physics
    • Classical Physics
    • Special Relativity

    Background:

    • The Michelson-Morley experiment is a cornerstone in understanding the nature of light and spacetime.
    • Connecting classical and relativistic frameworks for light propagation remains an area of interest.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analytically investigate light propagation in a Michelson-Morley interferometer from the perspective of inertial observers.
    • To explore the links between classical physics, optical physics, and special relativity.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of coordinate transformations for wave propagation in inertial frames.
    • Analysis of light propagation considering finite light speed.

    Main Results:

    • Relativistic effects arise naturally due to the finite speed of light.
    • Wavefront tilt relative to the normal of energy flow is observed.
    • Wavefront normal tilting relative to the Poynting vector is demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Finite light speed is a fundamental factor in observed optical phenomena.
    • The study provides a unified view of classical and relativistic optics within inertial frames.