Differential Lorentz transformation from the principle of relativity with an assumption of invariant speed and impossibility of superluminal motion
Creators
- 1. Physics Department, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072 (China)
Description
The differential Lorentz transformation compatible with the uncertainty principle of quantum mechanics is analyzed from the principle of relativity with an assumption of invariant speed. The linearity and the possible form of the transformation are determined by the principle of relativity. The principle of relativity allows the existence of an invariant speed, which is also the maximal speed. However, the specific value of the invariant speed can not be derived theoretically and so the existence of an invariant speed is treated as an assumption. The invariant speed should be determined by experiment, which is the light speed in vacuum as is well-known. As the invariant speed is the maximal speed, motion of micro particles can not be superluminal. (papers)
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-8949/89/7/075003Additional details
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Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Physica Scripta (Online)
- Journal Volume
- 89
- Journal Issue
- 7
- Journal Page Range
- [4 p.]
- ISSN
- 1402-4896
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 46059684
- Subject category
- S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
- Descriptors DEI
- LORENTZ TRANSFORMATIONS; QUANTUM MECHANICS; UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE; VELOCITY; VISIBLE RADIATION
- Descriptors DEC
- ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; MECHANICS; RADIATIONS; TRANSFORMATIONS