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In SR, an event is a particular point in space and time.For simplicity, we only use one dimension of space.
We have x'=γ(x-vt) if when x, t = 0 , x', t' = 0Let's say we have a bunch of inertial frames, all moving at different speeds, but all sharing a common origin x, t = 0
From the POV of one of the inertial frames, we have a series of events in spacetime with the coordinates (x1,t1) , (x2, t2) etc.If we switch to another frame, the space-time coordinates will be transformed.
How do I describe this set of events in a manner that is independent of any inertial frame?What about describing a continuous set of events, such as the continuous existence of the entire length of a rod that is floating in space?
We have x'=γ(x-vt) if when x, t = 0 , x', t' = 0Let's say we have a bunch of inertial frames, all moving at different speeds, but all sharing a common origin x, t = 0
From the POV of one of the inertial frames, we have a series of events in spacetime with the coordinates (x1,t1) , (x2, t2) etc.If we switch to another frame, the space-time coordinates will be transformed.
How do I describe this set of events in a manner that is independent of any inertial frame?What about describing a continuous set of events, such as the continuous existence of the entire length of a rod that is floating in space?