Velocity and proper acceleration

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the Inertial Reference Frame (IRF) velocity function over time, denoted as v(t), and the proper acceleration function over time, a(t). Participants reference resources such as Baez's FAQ on relativity and a personal blog that attempts to derive these relationships. It is noted that equation 8 in the blog is incorrect, prompting a request for additional resources. Key posts in the thread, specifically #13, #14, #15, and a correction in post #28, provide valuable insights applicable to both uniform and non-uniform acceleration.

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Do someone have links to resources stating the relationship between IRF velocity function over time v(t) and the proper acceleration function over time a(t) ?

IRF=Inertial Reference Frame

I had tried to use materials inside Baez FAQ :

http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SR/rocket.html

and did the math in my blog :

http://orimath.blogspot.com/2008/08/mathematical-basis-of-rtc7683.html

But it seems that equation 8 in that mathematical attempt is wrong.


Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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rhz_prog said:
Do someone have links to resources stating the relationship between IRF velocity function over time v(t) and the proper acceleration function over time a(t)?
I haven't had time to read your blog, but you might find posts #13, #14, #15 (and the correction in post #28) of this thread helpful. All except the second half of post #15 applies to both uniform and non-uniform acceleration (in a straight line).
 

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