Kinematic Confirmation of Thomas Paradox
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Kinematic Confirmation of Thomas Paradox |
| Author(s) | Constantin I Mocanu |
| Keywords | Thomas rotation angle, Cartesian coordinates, relativistic composite velocities, inertial motion |
| Published | 1993 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 4 |
| Number | 2 |
| Pages | 23-28 |
Abstract
The identification of the Thomas rotation angle of Cartesian coordinates with the angle between relativistic composite velocities leads to a conflict with the concept of intertial motion. As a consequence Thomas rotation is unable to extend the 1 + 1 Lorentz transformation to 1 + 3 dimensions.