The lorentz group, a galilean approach

Authors

  • D.E. Jaramillo
  • N. Vanegas

Keywords:

Special relativity, Lorentz transformations

Abstract

We present a pedagogical approach to the Lorentz group. We start by introducing a compact notation to express the elements of the fundamental representation of the rotations group. Lorentz coordinate transformations are derived in a novel and compact form. We show how to make a Lorentz transformation on the electromagnetic fields as well. A covariant time-derivative is introduced in order to deal with non-inertial systems. Examples of the usefulness of these results such as the rotating system and the Thomas precession, are also presented.

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2004-01-01

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[1]
D. Jaramillo and N. Vanegas, “The lorentz group, a galilean approach”, Rev. Mex. Fis. E, vol. 50, no. 1 Jan-Jun, pp. 41–46, Jan. 2004.

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Vol. 50 No. 1 Jan-Jun (2004): Revista Mexicana de Física E

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