Learning about SR (for beginners) - Physics Forums
Apr 3, 2021 · What, in your opinion, is the best book about special relativity? (For beginners) Many intro physics texts can give you a good introduction to special relativity, but a book like …
At what age is special relativity taught? • Physics Forums
Feb 11, 2025 · Special relativity, if it is taught at all, is usually in high school physics, which in the U.S. is typically taught in sophomore to senior year at times that vary since it is usually an …
Understanding Proper Length in Special Relativity
Jul 28, 2012 · The discussion revolves around the concept of proper length in special relativity, specifically addressing the definitions and measurements of proper length and proper …
What Are Tensors and Why Are They Used in Relativity?
Jan 11, 2023 · If you try learning general relativity, and sometimes special relativity, on your own, you will undoubtedly run into tensors. This article will outline what tensors are and why they …
Looking for a Rigorous Book on Special Relativity? Any …
Aug 16, 2007 · This forum discussion centers on recommendations for rigorous books on Special Relativity (SR). Participants suggest several titles, including Wolfgang Rindler's "Introduction …
Calculate Proper Time for Two Events in Special Relativity
Sep 5, 2018 · The discussion revolves around calculating proper time between two events in the context of special relativity. Participants explore the implications of the invariance of the …
Addition of Velocities (Velocity Composition) in Special Relativity
May 20, 2024 · The “Addition of Velocities” formula (more correctly, the “Composition of Velocities” formula) in Special Relativity v A C c = v A B c + v B C c 1 + v A B c v B C c is a …
Special and General Relativity Forum - Physics Forums
Dec 31, 2007 · Join in expert discussion on special and general relativity discussion. Relativity is the dependence of various physical phenomena on relative motion of the observer and the …
Rindler Motion in Special Relativity: Hyperbolic Trajectories
Mar 25, 2018 · Introduction: Why Rindler Motion? When students learn relativity, it’s usually taught using inertial (constant velocity) motion. There are lots of reasons for this, but mainly it’s …
Twin Paradox: Solving for Time Interval in Satellite Orbit | Special ...
Sep 8, 2007 · The problem involves a clock in a satellite orbiting Earth for 5400 seconds and seeks to determine the time interval difference between this clock and an identical clock on …