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∟Time Dilation in Special Relativity

This chapter provides an introduction of time dilation in special relativity. Topics include a thought experiment showing time dilation; calculation of time dilation factor (Lorentz Factor); reciprocity of time dilation; elapsed time of distant event.

Time Dilation - Moving Clock Is Slower

Demonstration of Time Dilation - Amy on the Train

Demonstration of Time Dilation - Bob on the Ground

Demonstration of Time Dilation - Formula

What Is Lorentz Factor

Reciprocity of Time Dilation

Elapsed Time between Distant Events

Takeaways:

• Time dilation in special relativity refers to the phenomenon of the elapsed time between two events that happen at the same location in a moving frame is dilated when observed from a stationary frame.
• Lorentz Factor is the dilation factor of time in a moving frame observed from a stationary frame.
• A moving clock is slower when observed from a stationary frame.

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Introduction of Space

 Introduction of Frame of Reference

 Introduction of Time

 Introduction of Speed

 Newton's Laws of Motion

 Introduction of Special Relativity

►Time Dilation in Special Relativity

 Length Contraction in Special Relativity

 The Relativity of Simultaneity

 Introduction of Spacetime

 Minkowski Spacetime and Diagrams

 Introduction of Hamiltonian

 Introduction of Lagrangian

 Introduction of Generalized Coordinates

 Phase Space and Phase Portrait

 Poisson Bracket Expression

 References

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Time Dilation in Special Relativity - Updated in 2024, by Herong Yang