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Flat spacetime in a capsule

Classical Physics 2009-05-28 v2 General Physics

Abstract

We propose a parallel introduction to Galilean and Einsteinian relativity based on the causal structure and inertial motions. Galilean and Poincare transformations, as objects secondary to the geometrical structure, are left aside.

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@article{arxiv.0905.4386,
  title  = {Flat spacetime in a capsule},
  author = {Andrzej Herdegen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0905.4386},
  year   = {2009}
}

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36 pages (26 pages text, 29 figures)

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