Remarks on the Transformations of Space and Time
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Remarks on the Transformations of Space and Time |
| Read in full | Link to paper |
| Author(s) | Franco Selleri |
| Keywords | isotropic inertial system, Lorentz contraction of bodies, Larmor retardation of clocks |
| Published | 1997 |
| Journal | Apeiron |
| Volume | 4 |
| Number | 4 |
| No. of pages | 5 |
| Pages | 100-103 |
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Abstract
Space and time transformations from a "stationary" isotropic inertial system S0 to any other inertial system S are shown to imply complete physical equivalence between the three possible pairs of assumptions chosen among the following: A1. Lorentz contraction of bodies moving with respect to S0; A2. Larmor retardation of clocks moving with respect to S0; A3. Two-way velocity of light equal to c in all inertial systems and in all directions. The empirical evidence supporting A2 and A3 is therefore in favour of A1 as well.