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Is the reflection of a (massive) quantum particle from a mirrored surface considered a Lorentz Boost?? If it is non-collinear ?
 
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Pet Scan said:
Is the reflection of a (massive) quantum particle from a mirrored surface considered a Lorentz Boost?

First, I'm not sure why you specify a mirrored surface, since you're not talking about light (light has zero rest mass).

Second, I'm not sure what you think a "Lorentz Boost" is. Usually that term denotes a mathematical transformation, not a physical process.

So I'm not sure what the answer to your question is.
 
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