On Einstein’s 1905 electrodynamics paper. (English) Zbl 1222.83019
Summary: Examination of A. Einstein’s 1905 landmark paper “On the electrodynamics of moving bodies” [Ann. der Phys. (4) 17, 891–921 (1905; JFM 36.0920.02)] reveals that his obtaining of the Lorentz transformation equations contains shortcomings apparently previously unnoticed or unremarked. Modifications of his analysis as well as extension of the procedures he has chosen allows his approach to be made into a complete proof, while still remaining within the framework of his method.
MSC:
| 83A05 | Special relativity |
| 01A60 | History of mathematics in the 20th century |
| 78-03 | History of optics and electromagnetic theory |
| 83-03 | History of relativity and gravitational theory |
Citations:
JFM 36.0920.02References:
| [1] | Einstein, A., Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Körper, Annalen der Physik, 17, 891-921 (1905) · JFM 36.0920.02 |
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