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The rest mass

General Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

A relation connecting the {\it{rest mass}} and {\it{separation of events in space-time continuum}} is suggested and the idea of Compton scattering is used as a method for the determination of rest mass. An experiment involving collision of photons resulting in creation of rest mass is discussed theoretically in order to illustrate the connection formula.

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@article{arxiv.physics/0408059,
  title  = {The rest mass},
  author = {Arup Roy},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0408059},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

5 pages, 1 figure. Indian J. of Theo. Phys. Vol. 51, No.3 (2003) (will appear shortly)