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Is it correct to say that having the Lorentz-Einstein transformations in our hands we have also all the fundamental equations of special relativity?
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Yes IMHO.Bernhard.Rothenstein said:Is it correct to say that having the Lorentz-Einstein transformations in our hands we have also all the fundamental equations of special relativity?
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lalbatros said:Special relativity is about making the whole physics (locally) invariant under the Lorentz transformation.
MeJennifer said:Yes IMHO.
While the onthology of Einstein's special relativity theory is different from Lorentz ether theories the numerical results are identical.
When two theories give exactly the same results it really becomes a "battle of religions" to argue which one is the right one.
Please let me know what do you mean by IMHO?MeJennifer said:Yes IMHO.
While the onthology of Einstein's special relativity theory is different from Lorentz ether theories the numerical results are identical.
When two theories give exactly the same results it really becomes a "battle of religions" to argue which one is the right one.
IMHO = In My Humble Opinionbernhard.rothenstein said:Please let me know what do you mean by IMHO?
Thanks. When we speak about special relativity we all should start with IMHO.Doc Al said:IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
I assume by "LET" you are referring to the Lorentz-Einstein Transformations? Are you familiar with how they are used? What are you talking about with an "arbitrary constant"? Clocks "slowing" is a trivial consequence of the LT.JM said:May I add an IMHO? Note that the LET is not general because an arbitrary constant has been omitted. That was OK in the 1905 paper because he was interested only in derivatives. Also I have not seen yet how slow clocks etc arise out of the LET.
The Lorentz-Einstein transformations are a set of mathematical equations that describe how measurements of space and time change for observers in different frames of reference, particularly in the context of special relativity. They were developed by physicist Albert Einstein and mathematician Hendrik Lorentz in the early 20th century.
The Lorentz-Einstein transformations have many applications in modern physics, including explaining the behavior of particles at high speeds, reconciling the laws of electromagnetism with the principles of relativity, and predicting the effects of time dilation and length contraction.
The Lorentz-Einstein transformations are essential to the theory of relativity, particularly special relativity. They are used to describe how measurements of time and space change for observers in different inertial frames of reference, and are based on the principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all inertial observers.
No, the Lorentz-Einstein transformations are only applicable in situations where the laws of physics are the same for all inertial observers. They do not apply in situations involving acceleration or non-inertial frames of reference.
The Lorentz-Einstein transformations take into account the principles of relativity and the constancy of the speed of light, while Galilean transformations do not. This means that the Lorentz-Einstein transformations are more accurate and applicable in situations involving high speeds, while Galilean transformations are more suitable for everyday, low-speed observations.