The special theory of relativity

Abstract:

In this chapter we depart temporarily from the study of electromagnetism to explore Einstein’s special theory of relativity. One reason for doing so is that Maxwell’s field equations are inconsistent with the tenets of “classical” or “Galilean” relativity. After developing the special theory, we will apply it to both particle kinematics and electromagnetism and will find that Maxwell’s equations are completely consistent with the requirements of the special theory.

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1905

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