Lorentz Transformation from Symmetry of Reference Principle
2010
The Lorentz Transformation is traditionally derived requiring the Principle of Relativity and light‐speed universality. While the latter can be relaxed, the Principle of Relativity is seen as core to the transformation. The present letter relaxes both statements to the weaker, Symmetry of Reference Principle. Thus the resulting Lorentz transformation and its consequences (time dilatation, length contraction) are, in turn, effects of how we manage space and time.
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- Principle of relativity
- Postulates of special relativity
- Quantum mechanics
- Classical mechanics
- One-way speed of light
- Lorentz covariance
- Test theories of special relativity
- CPT symmetry
- Lorentz factor
- Moving magnet and conductor problem
- Lorentz transformation
- Velocity-addition formula
- Theory of relativity
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