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Derivation of a general lorentz transformation without rotation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 April 2009

A. H. Klotz
A. H. Klotz
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics University of Sydney
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An elementary, purely algebraic derivation of the most general Lorentz transformations without spacial rotation and of the Thomas precession is given.

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Research Article
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Journal of the Australian Mathematical Society , Volume 10 , Issue 1-2 , August 1969 , pp. 141 - 144
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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1969

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