Physics Forums Insights
  • Physics
    • Mechanics
    • Thermodynamics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Fluids
    • Optics
    • Particles
    • Quantum
    • Relativity
    • Biophysics
  • Astronomy
    • Astrophysics
    • Cosmology
    • Observing
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Analysis
    • Geometry
    • Number Theory
    • Probability
  • Computing
    • Programming
    • Electronics
    • Imaging
  • Science Culture
    • Education
    • Careers
    • Philosophy
    • Profiles
    • Trivia
  • Forums
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Minkowski Articles

Tag Archive for: minkowski

expandinguniverse

Explore Coordinate Dependent Statements in an Expanding Universe

January 6, 2018
/
4 Comments
In this Insight, we will discuss the general Robertson-Walker (RW) universe, in which a set of co-moving observers with proper time ##t## observe the universe…
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/expandinguniverse.png 135 240 Orodruin https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Physics_Forums_Insights_logo.png Orodruin2018-01-06 18:34:102024-08-17 16:22:14Explore Coordinate Dependent Statements in an Expanding Universe
RelativityVariables

Relativity Variables: Velocity, Doppler-Bondi k, and Rapidity

March 24, 2017
/
8 Comments
Traditional presentations of special relativity place emphasis on "velocity", which of course has an important physical interpretation... carried over…
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RelativityVariables.png 135 240 robphy https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Physics_Forums_Insights_logo.png robphy2017-03-24 15:41:042021-04-18 10:52:12Relativity Variables: Velocity, Doppler-Bondi k, and Rapidity

Learn About Relativity on Rotated Graph Paper

July 17, 2016
/
15 Comments
This Insight is a follow-up to my earlier tutorial Insight (Spacetime Diagrams of Light Clocks). I gave it a different name because I am placing more…
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/featuredImage-Tutorial-TimeDilation.png 135 240 robphy https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Physics_Forums_Insights_logo.png robphy2016-07-17 14:29:152024-05-20 06:40:33Learn About Relativity on Rotated Graph Paper

Learn About Spacetime Diagrams of Light Clocks

June 16, 2016
/
25 Comments
We demonstrate a method for constructing spacetime diagrams for special relativity on graph paper that has been rotated by 45 degrees. Many quantitative…
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/featuredImage-Tutorial-TimeDilation.png 135 240 robphy https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Physics_Forums_Insights_logo.png robphy2016-06-16 15:31:032022-02-16 09:10:42Learn About Spacetime Diagrams of Light Clocks

Popular Articles

  • The Balloon Analogy Explained: Cosmic Expansion Without a Center
  • Can We See an Atom?
  • Reversible vs Irreversible Gas Compression and Expansion Work
  • Self-Study High School Math: Best Books & Order to Learn
  • The Quantum Mystery of Wigner’s Friend
  • The Fundamental Difference in Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
  • Are Magnetic Field Lines Real?
  • Learn About the FLRW Metric and The Friedmann Equation
  • Learn About Quantum Amplitudes, Probabilities and EPR
  • How Well Do You Know Isaac Newton? Take the Quiz

Physics Forums

  • Classical Physics
  • Atomic and Condensed Matter
  • Quantum Physics
  • Special and General Relativity
  • Beyond the Standard Model
  • High Energy, Nuclear, Particle Physics
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Cosmology
  • Other Physics Topics

Receive Insights Articles to Your Inbox

Enter your email address:

Blog Information

  • Become a Member!
  • Write for Us!
  • Table of Contents
  • Blog Author List

Popular Topics

black holes (23) classical physics (35) education (23) FAQ (58) General (230) general relativity (23) Graduate (185) gravity (25) Guide (86) interview (49) mathematics (39) mathematics self-study (21) Physicist (26) Quantum Field Theory (34) quantum mechanics (36) quantum physics (24) relativity (40) Special Relativity (22) Tutorial (147) Undergraduate (287)
2026 © Physics Forums, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Contact Us - Privacy Policy - About PF Insights
  • Link to X
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to LinkedIn
Scroll to top Scroll to top Scroll to top