Assertion carries no weight. Learn a little. This is called 'proof'. No assertion here. Reference : http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/einstein/specrel/www/ Eq. 1) Einstein defines x' = x-vt. (not me, Einstein. see section 3 of Electrodynamics) Eq. 2) Einstein takes x' to be infinitessimally small. (not me, Einstein) The Lorentz transform, as given in Electrodynamics, is Eq. 3a) xi = (x-vt) / sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) and Eq. 3b) tau = (t-vx/c^2(/sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) which you cannot sensibly deny, you've used it. So far, I have done nothing. Now. Any child learning algebra will agree that if x' = x-vt (eq. 1) then x = x' +vt. (eq. 4) If that child does not agree, that child is not pass his/her examinations. When x' is infinitessimally small ( eq 2), x' = 0+h as h tends to zero. Eq. 4) x = h + vt. If we substitute x for its value in (3a) Eq. 5) xi = (h+ vt-vt) / sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) = h / sqrt(1-v^2/c^2) = 0 in the limit of h. So, in time t, the displacement of xi from the origin of the 'stationary' (inertial, non accelerative, fancy named) frame is nearly nothing = 0, hence Eq. 6) v = 0 for all v, t > 0. Applying our value we have found for v (eq. 6) in (eq. 3b), Eq. 7) tau = (t - 0.x/c^2)/sqrt(1- 0^2/c^2) = t. Conclusion: The Lorentz transforms are valid for all v = 0, otherwise they are nonsense. Quad Erat Demonstrandum. You are invited to fault the logic. You are not invited to call me moron. |
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