PIRSA:08080064

Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1")

Epp, R. (2008). Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1"). Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/08080064

Epp, Richard. Special Relativity 5 - Einstein's Relativity Principle ("Principle 1"). Perimeter Institute, Aug. 11, 2008, https://pirsa.org/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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Richard Epp University of Waterloo

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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.