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Special Relativity - http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/relativity.html
A brief overview of the theory of special relativity, and how it pertains to particles at SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator) |
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On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies - http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/einstein/specrel/www/
Albert Einstein's first paper on relativity, translated here from Annalen der Physik vol XVII 1905 p. 891-921, is of historical interest. |
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Special Relativity - http://casa.colorado.edu/~ajsh/sr/sr.shtml
Tutorial explains about the postulates, paradox, simulaneity, time dilation, Lorentz transformation constructions, spacetime wheel, and the Fitzgerald-Lorentz contraction. Page includes some animated illustrations. |
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How Do You Add Velocities in Special Relativity? - http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SR/velocity.html
Here is the formula for adding velocities in special relativity when motion occurs in a single direction. |
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On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies (Part B: Electrodynamics), and its Corollary, E=mc˛, by Albert Einstein - http://www.sigmapisigma.org/radiations/2006/ecp_s06.pdf
This is part 2 of Dwight E. Neuenschwander's annotation of Einstein's legendary paper. |
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A Special Relativity Paradox: The Barn and the Pole - http://www.math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SR/barn_pole.html
The answer to the famous barn and the pole paradox is that the two doors are never closed at the same time in the runner's frame of reference. |
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Santa at Nearly the Speed of Light - http://www.fnal.gov/pub/ferminews/santa/
An estimate of the speed and distances covered by Santa Claus on Christmas night. The physics is unassailable. The article is hosted on the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory website. |
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Special Relativity Lecture Notes - http://www.phys.vt.edu/~takeuchi/relativity/notes
A standard introduction to special relativity where explanations are based on pictures called spacetime diagrams. |
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Special Relativity - http://www.motionmountain.net/download.html
Download Christoph Schiller's 1612 page walk through the whole of physics, from classical mechanics to relativity, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, quantum theory, nuclear physics and unification. chapter 2 explains special relativity. |
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Jim Doyle's Special Relativity Pages - http://www.btinternet.com/~j.doyle/SR/sr1.htm
A growing collection of pages on special relativity, including Special Relativity in under 15 Minutes! |
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Understanding Special Relativity - http://www.rafimoor.com/english/SRE.htm
Brief explanation of special relativity, using no more than high-school level mathematics; includes an account of the twin paradox, some remarks on faster-than-light travel, and some material on relativistic mechanics. By Rafi Moor. |
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Sagnac Effect, Twin Paradox and Space-Time Topology - http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0403111
When viewed with an alternative synchronization convention, the Sagnac effect on a rotating disk is purely topological and the rim of the disk is essentially an inertial system. |
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The Special Theory of Relativity - http://astro.physics.sc.edu/selfpacedunits/Unit56.html
Self-tutorial with short essays, questions and answers. |
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Simple Derivation of the Special Theory of Relativity Without the Speed of Light Axiom - http://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3398
Special relativity may be derived just from assuming isotropy, homogeneity and a principle of relativity, without the need to consider the speed of light. |
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Commutative Hypercomplex Special Relativity - http://home.comcast.net/%7ecmdaven/special.htm
Einstein's special relativity is formulated in terms of 4-D commutative hypercomplex mathematics. The traditional results are obtained, but some additional effects are suggested. |
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A Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation From a Simple Definition of Time - http://www.everythingimportant.org/relativity/special.pdf
The fundamental equations of special relativity are derived with only high school algebra and toy universes consisting of moving rulers. |
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Uniform Acceleration - http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~gleeson/NotesChapter13.pdf
This paper analyzes several simple uniform acceleration problems, including the paradox of John Bell. |
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University Lectures on Special Relativity - http://www.physics.mq.edu.au/~jcresser/Phys378/LectureNotes/SpecialRelativityNotes.pdf
Lecture notes on Special Relativity, prepared by J. D. Cresser, Department of Physics, Macquarie University. 44 pages. |
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Derivation of the Lorentz Transformation - http://www2.physics.umd.edu/~yakovenk/teaching/Lorentz.pdf
This derivation uses the group property of the Lorentz transformations, which means that a combination of two Lorentz transformations also belongs to the class Lorentz transformations. |
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Space Measurements on a Rotating Platform - http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0309020
The age-old puzzling problem of Lorentz contraction on a rotating platform, i.e., Ehrenfest's paradox, is explained in its proper mathematical context. |
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Lorentz Contraction and Accelerated Systems - http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0301050
Lorentz contraction in systems undergoing constant proper acceleration is proven to be completely self-consistent in the context of special relativity. |
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Relativistic Force Transformation - http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0507099
Formulas relating one and the same force in two inertial frames of reference are derived directly from the Lorentz transformation of space and time coordinates. |
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Geometric Algebra for Physicists - http://assets.cambridge.org/052148/0221/sample/0521480221WS.pdf
This is chapter 1 of a book by Chris Doran and Anthony Lasenby on geometric algebra, which is the natural mathematics of spacetime. |
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How Stuff Works: Special Relativity - http://www.howstuffworks.com/relativity.htm
The major principles of special relativity (SR) are discussed in an accessible way, via 5 segments, to help you understand the lingo and theories involved. |
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The Structure of Space-Time Transformations - http://projecteuclid.org/Dienst/UI/1.0/Summarize/euclid.cmp/1103858408
This theorem by H. J. Borchers and G. C. Hegerfeldt proves that the constancy of light velocity alone implies the Lorentz group (up to dilatations). |
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Special Relativity Without the 2nd Postulate - http://tosca.phys.oxy.edu/~alec/Courses/P366/Notes/LTs.pdf
It is impossible to formulate an alternative to Special Relativity while obeying the observed symmetries of spacetime and agreeing with the experimental evidence. |
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Relativity (Kinematics) - http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~djmorin/chap11.pdf
Chapter of a classical mechanics text describes spatiotemporal effects. Includes problems and solutions. |
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Quaternions in University-Level Physics Considering Special Relativity - http://arxiv.org/ftp/physics/papers/0308/0308017.pdf
The quaternions are an expansion of complex numbers and show close relations to numerous physically fundamental concepts (e.g. Pauli Matrices). |
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On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies (Part A: Kinematics) by Albert Einstein - http://www.sigmapisigma.org/radiations/2005/electrodynamics_fall05.pdf
In this annotated version of Einstein's paper, the author attempts to express Einstein's insights in familiar notation and fills in some of Einstein's many missing intermediate steps. |
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The Lecture Notes of Dr. R. D. Field - http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~rfield/PHY3063/
The online physics course notes for Physics 3063, by Professor Rick Field, University of Florida, is a good summary of many of the useful formulas used in special relativity. |