Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1")
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Epp, R. (2008). Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1"). Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/08080064
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Epp, Richard. Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1"). Perimeter Institute, Aug. 11, 2008, https://pirsa.org/08080064
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@misc{ pirsa_PIRSA:08080064,
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url = {https://pirsa.org/08080064},
author = {Epp, Richard},
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language = {en},
title = {Special Relativity 5 - Einstein{\textquoteright}s Relativity Principle ("Principle 1")},
publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
year = {2008},
month = {aug},
note = {PIRSA:08080064 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
}
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PIRSA:08080064
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Abstract
Einstein"s Relativity Principle applies to both mechanical and electromagnetic phenomena.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understanding Einstein's Relativity Principle: "Given any two inertial observers in uniform relative motion, both are equally entitled to consider themselves to be 'at rest'."
• Einstein based special relativity on Principles 1 and 2, which are both natural and easy to believe.
• Logically, Principles 1 and 2 imply Principle 2*. It is the role of special relativity to show how Principle 2* makes sense, but it requires a complete revision of our concepts of space and time.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understanding Einstein's Relativity Principle: "Given any two inertial observers in uniform relative motion, both are equally entitled to consider themselves to be 'at rest'."
• Einstein based special relativity on Principles 1 and 2, which are both natural and easy to believe.
• Logically, Principles 1 and 2 imply Principle 2*. It is the role of special relativity to show how Principle 2* makes sense, but it requires a complete revision of our concepts of space and time.