Published 1989 | Version v1
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When is simultaneity transitive in special relativity?

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA Harwell Lab. (UK). Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation Div.

Description

This letter discusses some aspects of simultaneity in special relativity and addresses the problem of when simultaneity is transitive with reference to the clock paradox. A formal analogy is drawn between electrons and phonons in solids, by considering energy dispersion curves as a teaching aid. The relevant integral-transform equations are solved using a numerical matrix technique. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Journal of Physics
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
3
Series
Eur. J. Phys.
Journal Page Range
235-236
ISSN
0143-0807
CODEN
EJPHD

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
21008398
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; ELECTRONS; FOURIER TRANSFORMATION; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; PHONONS; RELATIVITY THEORY
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; EVALUATION; FERMIONS; FIELD THEORIES; INTEGRAL TRANSFORMATIONS; LEPTONS; QUASI PARTICLES; TRANSFORMATIONS