General Physics (Calculus-Based), Volume 3 · free preview

5.5 The Lorentz Transformation

An event is specified by its location and time (x, y, z, t) relative to one particular inertial frame of reference S. As an example, (x, y, z, t) could ...

1. Overview

Overview

2. The Galilean Transformation Equations

The Galilean Transformation Equations

3. The Lorentz Transformation Equations

The Lorentz Transformation Equations

4. Space-time

Space-time

5. The light cone

The light cone

6. The twin paradox seen in space-time

The twin paradox seen in space-time

7. Lorentz transformations in space-time

Lorentz transformations in space-time

8. Simultaneity

Simultaneity

9. Check Your Understanding

Check Your Understanding

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