Published July 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Differential Lorentz transformation from the principle of relativity with an assumption of invariant speed and impossibility of superluminal motion

  • 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/10.1088/0031-8949/89/7/075003

Additional details

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