PIRSA:08080066

Special Relativity 7 - Minkowskian Geometry

Epp, R. (2008). Special Relativity 7 - Minkowskian Geometry . Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/08080066

Epp, Richard. Special Relativity 7 - Minkowskian Geometry . Perimeter Institute, Aug. 12, 2008, https://pirsa.org/08080066 

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            language = {en},
            title = {Special Relativity 7 - Minkowskian Geometry },
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
            year = {2008},
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Richard Epp

University of Waterloo

Talk number
PIRSA:08080066
Collection
Abstract
Space obeys the rules of Euclidean geometry. Spacetime obeys the rules of a new kind of geometry called Minkowskian geometry.
Learning Outcomes:
• Triangles in spacetime obey a Pythagoras-like theorem, but with an unusual minus sign.
• The true nature of time as geometrical distance in spacetime.
• How to analyse and resolve the Twins’ Paradox using spacetime diagrams in combination with Minkowskian geometry.