In this chapter, we explore the consequences of the postulate of a constant, observer-independent speed of light. To do this, we will first briefly recapitulate the essential ingredients of Newtonian mechanics and electrodynamics, and then motivate the introduction of the Lorentz transformation.

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Lorentz Transformations

  • Sebastian Boblest,
  • Thomas Müller,
  • Günter Wunner

摘要

In this chapter, we explore the consequences of the postulate of a constant, observer-independent speed of light. To do this, we will first briefly recapitulate the essential ingredients of Newtonian mechanics and electrodynamics, and then motivate the introduction of the Lorentz transformation.