Special Relativity
Discover the fascinating world of Special Relativity, including Einstein’s postulates, time dilation, length contraction, relativistic addition of velocities, and the concepts of relativistic momentum and energy.
Introduction to Special Relativity
Einstein’s Postulates
Einstein’s First Postulate
Einstein’s Second Postulate
Summarizing Einstein’s Postulates
Introducing Simultaneity and Time Dilation
Simultaneity
Time Dilation
The Twin Paradox
Summarizing Simultaneity and Time Dilation
Introducing Length Contraction
Proper Length
Length Contraction
Summarizing Length Contraction
Introducing Relativistic Addition of Velocities
Classical Velocity Addition
Relativistic Velocity Addition
Doppler Shift
Summarizing Relativistic Addition of Velocities
Relativistic Momentum
Summarizing Relativistic Momentum
Introducing Relativistic Energy
Total Energy and Rest Energy
Stored Energy and Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy and the Ultimate Speed Limit
Relativistic Energy and Momentum
Summarizing Relativistic Energy