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Theory of Special Relativity by Nadia L. Zakamska

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Theory of Special Relativity by Nadia L. Zakamska

Theory of Special Relativity by Nadia L. Zakamska

This note covers the following topics: Principle of Relativity, Lorentz transform, Simultaneous events, causally connected events, Addition of velocities, 4-vectors: velocity, energy-momentum, Energy-momentum of photon, Doppler effect, aberration, Relativistic dynamics, Electromagnetic fields in different frames.

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