Derive lorentz transform for energy

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The discussion focuses on deriving the Lorentz transformation for energy, specifically the equation E' = γ (E + βpc). The user successfully navigates through the derivation by starting with the stationary frame S where E = mc² and applying the Lorentz transformation for momentum. The key steps involve recognizing that p is unprimed and utilizing the relationship E'² = p'²c² + E². The final derivation confirms that E' = γm₀c², emphasizing the role of rest mass in energy calculations.

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Homework Statement


Derive the relation:
E' = \gamma (E + \beta p c)

Homework Equations


p&#039; = \gamma p \\<br /> E^{2} = p^{2} c^{2} + M^{2}c^{4}

The Attempt at a Solution


start off with stationary frame S E=mc^{2}
then in moving frame S' E&#039;^{2} = p&#039;^{2} c^{2} + E^{2}:
lorent transform momentum:
E&#039;^{2} = \gamma^{2} m^{2} v^{2}c^{2} + E^{2}
and that's as far as I get!
 
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##E=\gamma mc^2##

That "p", in the equation you are supposed to prove, is unprimed.
Is that significant?
 
Yes the p is supposed to be unprimed.

I've solved it now. Thanks anyway.
Here it is for anyone who's having the same problem:
You start off (or derive it as I had to, to understand it) with the lorentz transform for velocities in two frames u = \frac{u&#039;+v}{1+frac{uv}{c^{2}}}
Know that E&#039;=\gamma m_{0}c^{2} because in the stationary frame S, only rest mass provides energy.
You expand out gamma with u' given above and recognise that p&#039;=\gamma p
simplify and you get an answer!
 

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