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Special relativity (alternative formulations)
About: Special relativity (alternative formulations) is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3102 publications have been published within this topic receiving 55015 citations.
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05 Aug 2010
TL;DR: In this paper, game-like simulations for physics teaching have been investigated for learning special relativity, and the authors argue that the simulation not only enhances traditional learning, but also enables new types of learning that challenge the traditional curriculum.
Abstract: We present an investigation of game‐like simulations for physics teaching. We report on the effectiveness of the interactive simulation “Real Time Relativity” for learning special relativity. We argue that the simulation not only enhances traditional learning, but also enables new types of learning that challenge the traditional curriculum. The lessons drawn from this work are being applied to the development of a simulation for enhancing the learning of quantum mechanics.
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01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: In this article, an investigation of student underststanding of basic concepts in special relation is presented, based on a case study conducted by the University of Edinburgh.
Abstract: AN INVESTIGATION OF STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC CONCEPTS IN SPECIAL RELATIVITY
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TL;DR: In this paper, a successful three-dimensional cartesian implementation of the Bona-Masso hyperbolic formulation of the 3+1 Einstein evolution equations in numerical relativity is discussed.
Abstract: We discuss a successful three-dimensional cartesian implementation of the Bona-Masso hyperbolic formulation of the 3+1 Einstein evolution equations in numerical relativity. The numerical code, which we call "Cactus," provides a general framework for 3D numerical relativity, and can in- clude various formulations of the evolution equations, initial data sets, and analysis modules. We show important code tests, including dynamically sliced flat space, wave spacetimes, and black hole spacetimes. We discuss the numerical convergence of each spacetime, and also compare results with previously tested codes based on other formalisms, including the traditional ADM formalism. This is the first time that a hyperbolic reformulation of Einstein's equations has been shown appropriate for three-dimensional numerical relativity in a wide variety of spacetimes.
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TL;DR: Combining Maxwell's equations with Einstein's general relativity promises perfect images and cloaking devices, explains Ulf Leonhardt.
Abstract: Combining Maxwell's equations with Einstein's general relativity promises perfect images and cloaking devices, explains Ulf Leonhardt.
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