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Lorentz transformation ( $Λ$ )

A Lorentz transformation preserves the Minkowski metric. A boost of speed

u

along the

x

-axis uses

β = u / c

and

c t^{'} = γ (c t - β x), x^{'} = γ (x - β c t) .

Table of contents 55 2
- Nonrelativistic limit Lorentz transformation 21
- Relativistic velocity-addition formula Lorentz transformation 12

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