Reference frames and rigid motions in relativity: Applications
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2008-11-26 v2
Abstract
The concept of rigid reference frame and of constricted spatial metric, given in the previous work [\emph{Class. Quantum Grav.} {\bf 21}, 3067,(2004)] are here applied to some specific space-times: In particular, the rigid rotating disc with constant angular velocity in Minkowski space-time is analyzed, a new approach to the Ehrenfest paradox is given as well as a new explanation of the Sagnac effect. Finally the anisotropy of the speed of light and its measurable consequences in a reference frame co-moving with the Earth are discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0511041,
title = {Reference frames and rigid motions in relativity: Applications},
author = {D. Soler},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0511041},
year = {2008}
}
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13 pages, 1 figure