Special relativity - length invariance perpendicular to motion
Date
2011-07-10T00:00:00Z
Authors
Ceperley, Peter
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
This animation illustrates a thought experiment in the derivation of transforms for special relativity. This particular animation shows that length perpendicular to the direction of motion will not be changed by change of reference frame and that simultaneity is not an issue.
Description
This animation requires Adobe Flash.
Keywords
Physics, Special relativity, Length invariance, Lorentz transform, Technical animation, Gedunken experiment