Relativity
The theory of special relativity (or special relativity for short) was established in 1905 by the famous physicist Albert Einstein at the age of 26. Special relativity is of importance in the realm of high relative velocities. It has been thoroughly verified on numerous occasions and has always stood up to the critical tests. Special relativity is now a tool at work, almost daily, in the scientists' calculations and laboratories.
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The Michelson-Morley Experiment | |
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The Postulates of Special Relativity | |
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Lorentz Transformations | |
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The Twin Paradox | |
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Energy is Equivalent to Mass | |
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Special Relativity as a Tool | |
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History of Special Relativity |
First published: May 15, 2001
Credits: Produced by Nobel Media in collaboration with Tommy Ohlsson
Credits: Produced by Nobel Media in collaboration with Tommy Ohlsson
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