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Einstein's Special Relativity
Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity predicts some unusual effects when traveling near the speed of light.
time dilation • special relativity • einstein • michelson morley experiment • lorentz contraction
Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity predicts some unusual effects when traveling near the speed of light.
time dilation • special relativity • einstein • michelson morley experiment • lorentz contraction
Science Fiction Genre & Warp Drive
How science fiction movies and books violate Einstein's relativity theory with travel faster than the speed of light.
science fiction • genre • movies • books • special relativity
How science fiction movies and books violate Einstein's relativity theory with travel faster than the speed of light.
science fiction • genre • movies • books • special relativity
Solving Space and Time Dilation
Special Relativity states that as an object travels closer to the speed of light, both time and space will lose their meaning. The math for this is surprisingly simple.
albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • physics equations
Special Relativity states that as an object travels closer to the speed of light, both time and space will lose their meaning. The math for this is surprisingly simple.
albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • physics equations
Special Relativity Down to Earth
Special relativity, particularly time dilation, is introduced.
special relativity • time dilation
Special relativity, particularly time dilation, is introduced.
special relativity • time dilation
Traveling at the Speed of Light
Embedded within the special theory of relativity are four fundamental reasons that Einstein provided to explain why nothing can ever travel at or beyond light speed.
impossibility of light speed travel • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • mass energy equivalence
Embedded within the special theory of relativity are four fundamental reasons that Einstein provided to explain why nothing can ever travel at or beyond light speed.
impossibility of light speed travel • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • mass energy equivalence
Peter Galison's Take on Relativity
Peter Galison's remarkable work on science at the end of the 19th century gives an entirely new and interesting take on the motives and methods behind relativity theory.
peter galison • einstein's clocks • poincare's maps • albert einstein • henri poincare
Peter Galison's remarkable work on science at the end of the 19th century gives an entirely new and interesting take on the motives and methods behind relativity theory.
peter galison • einstein's clocks • poincare's maps • albert einstein • henri poincare
Relativistic Effects
When an object with mass moves at a speed approaching the speed of light, it's inherent properties are changed in surprising ways.
relativistic effects • relativity • time dilation • length contraction • mass increase
When an object with mass moves at a speed approaching the speed of light, it's inherent properties are changed in surprising ways.
relativistic effects • relativity • time dilation • length contraction • mass increase
Simultaneity and Relativity
In striving to develop his theory of Special Relativity, Einstein was forced to prove that truly simultaneous events could never possibly be measured.
simultaneity • special relativity • albert einstein • constant speed of light • fixed space time
In striving to develop his theory of Special Relativity, Einstein was forced to prove that truly simultaneous events could never possibly be measured.
simultaneity • special relativity • albert einstein • constant speed of light • fixed space time
The Equivalence of Mass and Energy
Einstein's theory of special relativity resulted in perhaps the most famous equation every created, and changed the world of science forever.
mass energy equivalence • e = mc² • albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation
Einstein's theory of special relativity resulted in perhaps the most famous equation every created, and changed the world of science forever.
mass energy equivalence • e = mc² • albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation
The Lorentz Transformation
The mathematical work of H.A. Lorentz would prove invaluable to Albert Einstein as he attempted to work out his theory of Special Relativity.
hendrik antoon lorentz • the lorentz transformation • lorentz contraction • albert einstein • special relativity
The mathematical work of H.A. Lorentz would prove invaluable to Albert Einstein as he attempted to work out his theory of Special Relativity.
hendrik antoon lorentz • the lorentz transformation • lorentz contraction • albert einstein • special relativity
Time and Space Dilation
Albert Einstein developed his theories of time and space dilation to show the world exactly why the speed of light remained constant. In so doing, he changed everything.
time dilation • space dilation • albert einstein • shrinking factor • special relativity
Albert Einstein developed his theories of time and space dilation to show the world exactly why the speed of light remained constant. In so doing, he changed everything.
time dilation • space dilation • albert einstein • shrinking factor • special relativity
Travelling at Light Speed
Proton collisions, at near light speeds, lead to bizarre effects which seemingly defy common sense. Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity helps to make sense of it all.
travelling at light speed • effects of special relativity • einstein's theory of special relativity • special relativity theory • relativistic effects
Proton collisions, at near light speeds, lead to bizarre effects which seemingly defy common sense. Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity helps to make sense of it all.
travelling at light speed • effects of special relativity • einstein's theory of special relativity • special relativity theory • relativistic effects
The Forever War: Joe Haldeman
Joe Haldeman's book on a futuristic military war won both the Hugo and Nebula awards over 35 years ago, but this engrossing story still holds up today.
the forever war • joe haldeman • classic science fiction • interstellar space travel • interstellar science fiction book
Joe Haldeman's book on a futuristic military war won both the Hugo and Nebula awards over 35 years ago, but this engrossing story still holds up today.
the forever war • joe haldeman • classic science fiction • interstellar space travel • interstellar science fiction book
The Twin Paradox
In Special Relativity, will a moving person age slower than a stationary one? This is a question which has been tossed around for years, with very interesting results.
twin paradox • albert einstein • time dilaton • special theory of relativity • synchronization
In Special Relativity, will a moving person age slower than a stationary one? This is a question which has been tossed around for years, with very interesting results.
twin paradox • albert einstein • time dilaton • special theory of relativity • synchronization
Alan Turing's Processing Machine
In 1936, Alan Turing devised a computing machine which could, in theory, rival even the most powerful computers of today.
turing machine • alan turing • most powerful computer • hypercomputer • gordon e moore
In 1936, Alan Turing devised a computing machine which could, in theory, rival even the most powerful computers of today.
turing machine • alan turing • most powerful computer • hypercomputer • gordon e moore
Three Great Physics Theories
Isaac Newton invented calculus to describe things that are moving or changing in some way. This was just the beginning of more new and exciting physics theories to come.
general relativity • theory of relativity • quantum theory • heisenberg • uncertainty principle
Isaac Newton invented calculus to describe things that are moving or changing in some way. This was just the beginning of more new and exciting physics theories to come.
general relativity • theory of relativity • quantum theory • heisenberg • uncertainty principle
Tau Zero by Poul Anderson
James Blish named it the ultimate hard SF novel; Greg Bear's father-in-law, the sixteenth SFWA Grand Master, never bettered a starship's flight to the end of the universe
tau zero • poul anderson • gollancz • sf masterworks • james blish
James Blish named it the ultimate hard SF novel; Greg Bear's father-in-law, the sixteenth SFWA Grand Master, never bettered a starship's flight to the end of the universe
tau zero • poul anderson • gollancz • sf masterworks • james blish
Science Fiction Themes: Space Travel Part 1
Part 1 of 2. This Science Fiction Themes article explores space travel in science fiction.
write • writing • writer • science • fiction
Part 1 of 2. This Science Fiction Themes article explores space travel in science fiction.
write • writing • writer • science • fiction
Joe Haldeman's Forever Free, Reviewed
References from The Book of Genesis through Exodus to Revelations hint at the true nature of this odd conclusion to a triptych that includes Forever Peace.
the forever war • joe haldeman • forever free • the book of genesis • forever peace
References from The Book of Genesis through Exodus to Revelations hint at the true nature of this odd conclusion to a triptych that includes Forever Peace.
the forever war • joe haldeman • forever free • the book of genesis • forever peace
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