Published April 1972 | Version v1
Journal article

Solutions of the relativistic two-body problem

Creators

  • 1. Australian Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment, Lucas Heights. Physics Div.

Description

The chief difficulty of lack of simultaneity of events in all Lorentz frames in relativistic mechanics is overcome using a proper time calibration method. The electromagnetic and gravitational point source interactions are derived. A Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism is shown to be valid. The mechanics can be quantized easily. Relativistic corrections are applied to the problem of planetary motion, a model for the relativistic Coulomb interaction is explored, and the relativistic harmonic oscillator is evaluated.

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Subtitle (English)
1. Classical mechanics

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australian Journal of Physics
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
2
Series
Aust. J. Phys.
Journal Page Range
117-140
ISSN
0004-9506

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