2002•European Journal of PhysicsOpen access

On applying the Lorentz transformation

Chunheng Wang

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In a previous paper it was claimed that the derivation of the Lorentz transformation between two inertial systems depends on the direction of motion of one of the inertial systems relative to the other. In the present paper it is shown that this claim is wrong.

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In a previous paper it was claimed that the derivation of the Lorentz transformation between two inertial systems depends on the direction of motion of one of the inertial systems relative to the other. In the present paper it is shown that this claim is wrong.

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In a previous paper it was claimed that the derivation of the Lorentz transformation between two inertial systems depends on the direction of motion of one of the inertial systems relative to the other. In the present paper it is shown that this claim is wrong.

Key concepts: Physics, Lorentz transformation, Inertial frame of reference, Transformation (genetics), One-way speed of light, Classical mechanics, Velocity-addition formula, Motion (physics)

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