Derivation of Thomas Precession formula

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of the Thomas Precession formula within the framework of special relativity. A specific online resource is recommended for further reading: the Light and Matter website, particularly Chapter 2, Section 5, which provides a comprehensive explanation of the topic. The Thomas Precession is crucial for understanding the behavior of rotating systems in relativistic contexts.

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I am looking for a derivation of Thomas Precession formula in special relativity. can anybody please suggest any online source (or book) for this?
 
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http://www.lightandmatter.com/html_books/genrel/ch02/ch02.html#Section2.5
 
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