How Do You Apply Lorentz Transformation to High-Speed Situations?

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The discussion revolves around applying Lorentz transformations in high-speed scenarios, particularly in the context of relativistic physics. Participants explore the challenges of calculating velocity and its implications for using the transformations effectively.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants question the necessity of knowing the speed to apply Lorentz transformations and discuss the implications of high-speed motion on traditional equations.

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Some participants have suggested applying Lorentz transformations, while others emphasize the need for speed information to proceed. There appears to be an ongoing exploration of how to derive speed from given energy values.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of specific information provided, such as total energy and rest energy, which may be relevant for determining speed but is not fully detailed in the discussion.

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In traditional way, we need to find velocity first, then use s=vt and done.
But this time, it moves in high speed, it seems it doesn't work.
So what can I do this time?
 

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Well, have you tried applying the Lorentz transformations?
 
We need to know the speed to apply Lorentz transformation.
Isn't it?
 
athrun200 said:
We need to know the speed to apply Lorentz transformation.
Isn't it?
Indeed you do. You can work out the speed of the proton with the information given (total energy and rest energy).
 

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