Minkowski Diagram and Mathematica

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To plot a Minkowski diagram in Mathematica, programming knowledge is necessary, and users are seeking guidance on how to learn it. The equation (ct)² - x² = 1 is used to determine key points on the diagram, such as (0,1) and (1,0) for different reference frames. Users are questioning whether to use (ct)² - x² = 4 for additional points like (0,2) and (2,0) or if measuring distances from existing points is sufficient. There is uncertainty about whether both methods yield the same results and how to demonstrate this. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately plotting and interpreting Minkowski diagrams in Mathematica.
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I want to plot the diagram using Mathematica.
I saw on the net there is some kind of programming needed for this.
Do I need to learn programming for doing this?
If yes, how to learn it?
 
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For calibrating axis in Minkowski diagram, we use (ct)2 - x2 =1, -1
This gives us the points (0,1) and (1,0) on both reference frames.
Now , to get (0,2) and (2,0) on both reference frames, do we have to use (ct)2 - x2 =4, -4 or
or we can measure the distance between (0,0) and (0,1), the (0,2) will be at the same distance from (0,1) on the ct' axis (is this right?).
Do the two approaches give the same answers? How to show it?
 
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