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The theory of relativity and super-light-speeds-I: Kinematical part

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According to some local properties of Lorentz transformation, Einstein stated: ''Velocities greater than that of light have no possibility of existence''. He neglected to point out the applicable range of the special theory of relativity. In fact, it could only be applied to the sub-light-speed. This paper shows that if we think of the possibility of the existence of the super-light-speed and redescribe the special theory of relativity following Einstein's way, a new kinematical theory would be founded. The new theory would retain all kinematical meaning of the special theory of relativity when matters move with sub-light-speed and would give new content when matters move with super-light-speed. The paper also discusses the observation principle for the motions with the super-light-speed. (author). 2 refs, 1 fig

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14 p.
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IC--86/328

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
19033706
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
CAUSALITY; LIGHT CONE; PARTICLE KINEMATICS; RELATIVITY THEORY; SPACE-TIME; VELOCITY
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FIELD THEORIES