Events in this paradigm are mathematically described by a manifold whose symmetry is the PoincarÃ© group, called the Minkowski space; that space's "light cone" and "world line" constructs can be used to understand questions of causality. This theory uses a factor symbolized gamma in Lorentz transforms; its consequences include time dilation and length contraction. Postulating that there is no privileged inertial reference frame, and that there is a constant speed of light, for 10 points, identify this theory of Albert Einstein's which is not as
Events in this paradigm are mathematically described by a manifold whose symmetry is the PoincarÃ© group, called the Minkowski space; that space's "light cone" and "world line" constructs can be used to understand questions of causality. This theory uses a factor symbolized gamma in Lorentz transforms; its consequences include time dilation and length contraction. Postulating that there is no privileged inertial reference frame, and that there is a constant speed of light, for 10 points, identify this theory of Albert Einstein's which is not as applicable as its later, "general" counterpart.
Events in this paradigm are mathematically described by a manifold whose symmetry is the PoincarÃ© group, called the Minkowski space; that space's "light cone" and "world line" constructs can be used to understand questions of causality.
theory of special relativity [prompt on "relativity"; do not prompt on or accept "general relativity"]