Special relativity assignment topic help

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The forum discussion revolves around an assignment on special relativity, specifically requiring a report on an experiment that demonstrates a relativistic effect. Participants mention the Hafele-Keating experiment as a notable example and suggest using resources like Wikipedia for foundational understanding and QUT library's database for accessing academic journals. The urgency of the assignment is emphasized, with a deadline of four days remaining for completion.

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hey all,
i've recently been given an assignment of special relativity, the question is as follows:-
Topic B: SPECIAL RELATIVITY
Write a short report on any experiment, published in the literature (ie journals), which proves or depends on a relativistic effect. Include essential experimental and equipment details, and full citation details.

was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of any publications of this sort as i don't really know where to look, or let me know of any recent experiments on this topic which are particularly interesting.

thanks.
 
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omg, I HAVE THE SAME ASSIGNMENT!
bahahaha
you can't hide
and it wasnt recent, we were given it at the beginning of the semester, we just have four days to do it now.
Im doing mine on the Hafele-Keating experiment, no stealing.
I googled it, wikipedia's pretty good (to understand stuff), then looked it up on QUT library's database thingo to get journals to make it look like i did good research.
and that's my story
now to write it up...
 

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