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Theory of Special Relativity

Theory of Special Relativity. Theory of Special Relativity. Einstein is recognised for: encompassing all of the known results restating the laws of relativity and the required modifications for the laws of Physics to be consistent. Theory of Special Relativity. Correspondence Principle.

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Relativistic Classical Mechanics

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March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011. Turn in HW 6 Pick up HW 7: Due Monday, March 28 Midterm 2: Friday, April 1. 4-vectors and Tensors. Four Vectors. x,y,z and t can be formed into a 4-dimensional vector with components. Written. 4-vectors can be transformed via multiplication by a 4x4 matrix.

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Chapter S2 Space and Time

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Chapter 26

Chapter 26. Relativity. Basic Problems. The speed of every particle in the universe always remains less than the speed of light Newtonian Mechanics is a limited theory It places no upper limit on speed It is contrary to modern experimental results

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Chapter 27

Chapter 27. 0. Relativity. This presentation makes relativity look independent of electrodynamics, it is not independent historically or concepturally.

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Introducing Relativity

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General Physics (PHY 2140)

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What should we do with the problem arising from the poorly made photocopies?

What should we do with the problem arising from the poorly made photocopies?. A. Decrease the percentage earned for the midterm. B. Have a new midterm exam. C. Have a new short exam in addition to the final. D. Make the judgment on the basis of first 11 questions.

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General Physics (PHY 2140)

General Physics (PHY 2140). Lecture 25. Modern Physics Relativity Time dilation, length contraction. http://www.physics.wayne.edu/~apetrov/PHY2140/. Chapter 26. If you want to know your progress so far, please send me an email request at apetrov@physics.wayne.edu. Lightning Review.

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MEASURING DISTANCES IN ASTRONOMY

MEASURING DISTANCES IN ASTRONOMY. Basic Principles: Geometric methods Standard candles Standard rulers [the last two methods relate quantities that are independent of distance to quantities that depend on distance]. Parallax and Proper Motion.

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Relativity

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Reading Quiz

Reading Quiz. Most of the power released by a hydrogen bomb comes from which of the following? nuclear fusion nuclear fission TNT cold fusion. Relativity : how things appear from different frames of reference. Principle of Relativity.

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Special and General Relativity

Special and General Relativity. Examples of Inertial Reference Frames. Inertial reference frame : a reference frame in which an acceleration is the result of a force. This room . Experiment: Drop a ball. It accelerates downward at 9.8 m/s 2 due to the force of gravity.

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Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity

Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity. Chapter 7. Great Idea: All observers, no matter what their frame of reference, see the same laws of nature. Frames of Reference. Frames of Reference: Physical surroundings from which you observe and measure the world around you.

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Lorentz Factor, g

Lorentz Factor, g. There was a young lady named Bright Who traveled much faster than light, She departed one day In a relative way And returned on the previous night. Length Contraction.

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Chapter 28: Special Relativity

Chapter 28: Special Relativity. Essential Concepts and Summary. Events and Inertial Reference Frames. Event: a physical "happening" that occurs at a certain place and time Reference frame: a set of x,y,z axes (coordinate system) and a clock

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Muon Lifetime

Muon Lifetime. Sara Lim & Elizabeth Ann Pollock University of Rochester PHY 243: Advanced Lab Professor Regina Demina, Sergey Korjenevski, Dave Starling. Cosmic Ray Muons. Mass : 105.6 MeV/c 2 = 206.7*m e Lifetime : 2.2 ?s (Muon rest frame) Flux of cosmic ray muons :

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