How do you derive e=mc^2 from first principles?

[Neohaven]

Where does e=mc^2 come from?

i would like a concise ( if possible ) mathematic proof, i know about derivatives, and integrals, so you can go on with that...

that's simply because i want to understand why it is like so... this is no homework, but i found no better place to ask it

regards,

Neohaven

 

[Andrew Mason]

Where does e=mc^2 come from?

i would like a concise ( if possible ) mathematic proof, i know about derivatives, and integrals, so you can go on with that...

that's simply because i want to understand why it is like so... this is no homework, but i found no better place to ask it

regards,

Neohaven

Have a look at this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=64645

AM

 

[vincentm]

Here is this link...it's an explanation from Einstein himself
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/voice1.htm