Commutative Hypercomplex Special Relativity Save
Einstein's special relativity is formulated in terms of 4-D commutative hypercomplex mathematics. The traditional results are obtained, but some additional effects are suggested.
http://home.comcast.net/~cmdaven/spec...   

E=mc² Save
An article from the Wikipedia encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E=mc²   

Einstein Light Save
A multimedia tutorial on Special Relativity. The introductory level takes 10 minutes, but has links to over 40 explanatory pages giving greater depth and breadth.
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/einsteinl...   

Generalized Relativistic Velocity Addition with Spacetime Algebra Save
The general problem of relativistic addition of velocities – and the successive application of noncollinear Lorentz boosts – is addressed.
http://arxiv.org/ftp/physics/papers/0...   

Geometric Algebra for Physicists Save
This is chapter 1 of a book by Chris Doran and Anthony Lasenby on geometric algebra, which is the natural mathematics of spacetime.
http://assets.cambridge.org/052148/02...   

How Do You Add Velocities in Special Relativity? Save
Here is the formula for adding velocities in special relativity when motion occurs in a single direction.
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics...   

How Stuff Works: Special Relativity Save
The major principles of special relativity (SR) are discussed in an accessible way, via 5 segments, to help you understand the lingo and theories involved.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/relativi...   

Imaginary In All Directions Save
There is a preferred algebra of quaternions and complex numbers that is ideally suited to express the equations of special relativity and classical electrodynamics.
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/math-ph/pdf...   

Jim Doyle's Special Relativity Pages Save
A growing collection of pages on special relativity, including Special Relativity in under 15 Minutes!
http://www.btinternet.com/~j.doyle/SR...   

Lorentz Contraction and Accelerated Systems Save
Lorentz contraction in systems undergoing constant proper acceleration is proven to be completely self-consistent in the context of special relativity.
http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0301050   

Nothing but Relativity Save
There are many ways to derive the Lorentz transformation without invoking Einstein's constancy of light postulate. The path preferred in this paper restates a simple, established approach.
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/physics/pdf...   

One More Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation Save
The theory of relativity is constructed from four general group-theoretical assumptions on the structure of space-time: These are homogeneity, isotropy, group structure and a causality condition.
http://o.castera.free.fr/pdf/onemored...   

On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies Save
Albert Einstein's first paper on relativity, translated here from Annalen der Physik vol XVII 1905 p. 891-921, is of historical interest.
http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/einste...   

Quaternions in University-Level Physics Considering Special Relativity Save
The quaternions are an expansion of complex numbers and show close relations to numerous physically fundamental concepts (e.g. Pauli Matrices).
http://arxiv.org/ftp/physics/papers/0...   

Relatively Simple Save
Special Relativity made Relatively Simple offers information and experiments about special relativity.
http://web.wt.net/~cbenton/relativity...   

Relativistic Contraction Save
Relativists consider it a very important exercise to have students decide how to measure the length of a rapidly moving object.
http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfadd/1160/Ch...   

Relativistic Force Transformation Save
Formulas relating one and the same force in two inertial frames of reference are derived directly from the Lorentz transformation of space and time coordinates.
http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0507099   

Relativistic Kinematics Save
This is how special relativity is taught by Dr. David Morin at Harvard University. 72 pages.
http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~p...   

Relativity Tutorial Save
An introduction to relativity using space-time diagrams.
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/rel...   

Santa at Nearly the Speed of Light Save
An estimate of the speed and distances covered by Santa Claus on Christmas night. The physics is unassailable. The article is hosted on the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory website.
http://www.fnal.gov/pub/ferminews/santa/   

Space Measurements on a Rotating Platform Save
The age-old puzzling problem of Lorentz contraction on a rotating platform, i.e., Ehrenfest's paradox, is explained in its proper mathematical context.
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/gr-qc/pdf/0...   

Special Relativity Save
A brief overview of the theory of special relativity, and how it pertains to particles at SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator)
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/the...   

Special Relativity Save
A unit for an online relativity textbook explaining special relativistic mathematical physics.
http://www.geocities.com/zcphysicsms/...   

Special Relativity Save
This is chapter two of Christoph Schiller's 1000 page walk through the whole of physics, from classical mechanics to relativity, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, quantum theory, nuclear physics and unification. 61 pages.
http://www.motionmountain.net/C-2-CLS...   

Special Relativity Save
Tutorial explains about the postulates, paradox, simulaneity, time dilation, Lorentz transformation constructions, spacetime wheel, and the Fitzgerald-Lorentz contraction. Page includes some animated illustrations.
http://casa.colorado.edu/~ajsh/sr/sr....   

Special Relativity and Maxwell Equations Save
A self-contained summary of the theory of special relativity is given, which provides the frame for classical electrodynamics. 26 pages.
http://www.csit.fsu.edu/~berg/teach/p...   

Special Relativity Lecture Notes Save
A standard introduction to special relativity where explanations are based on pictures called spacetime diagrams.
http://www.phys.vt.edu/~takeuchi/rela...   

Synchronization Gauges and the Principles of Special Relativity Save
Synchronization functions set the mathematical clocks represented by the Lorentz transformation and resetting these clocks mathematically only produces a theory equivalent to special relativity in predicting empirical facts. 57 pages.
http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0409105   

The Axiomatization of Physics - Step 1: A Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation Save
The fundamental equations of special relativity are derived with only high school algebra and toy universes consisting of moving rulers.
http://www.everythingimportant.org/re...   

The Structure of Space-Time Transformations Save
This theorem by H. J. Borchers and G. C. Hegerfeldt proves that the constancy of light velocity alone implies the Lorentz group (up to dilatations).
http://projecteuclid.org/Dienst/UI/1....   

The Twin Paradox in a Spatially Closed and Bounded Universe Save
Spatially compact spacetimes break global Lorentz invariance and define absolute inertial frames of reference.
http://groups.google.com/group/sci.ph...   

Time Dilation Save
The gamma factor and time dilation can be derived using a very simple clock.
http://www.pa.msu.edu/courses/2000spr...   

University Lectures on Special Relativity Save
Lecture notes on Special Relativity, prepared by J. D. Cresser, Department of Physics, Macquarie University. 44 pages.
http://www.physics.mq.edu.au/~jcresse...   

Wikipedia: Special Relativity Save
Online encyclopedia article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_...   

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