[size=+1]Physics & Math Forum - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and other Interesting Threads[/size] This thread contains links to threads which may be of interest to readers of the forum. <hr> Forum Matters and policies [thread=42924]Posting guidelines for Physics & Math forum[/thread] Here are the general rules and guidelines for posting in this forum. Alternative theories policy This is a rough set of guidelines for threads about "alternative theories". <hr> Definitions Science and Pseudoscience - a Primer <hr> Einstein's theories of Relativity Definitions, derivations and explanations [thread=47363]Relativity[/thread] An intro to relativity from first principles. What is a reference frame? Relativity is all about translating measurements between different reference frames. For beginners, here is a concise description of what a reference frame is. Special Relativistic time dilation and length contraction Here is a derivation of two of the well-known effects of relativity, based on a particular example. The derivation starts from first principles and derives the relativistic results mathematically. Challenges to relativity Twin paradox One of the most-viewed threads on the forum. This one covers one particular "twin" scenario in detail, from many different angles, and a lot more besides. The first couple of pages of posts are slow, but things soon get interesting... Is the theory of relativity fatally flawed? Another wide-ranging discussion. Common misconceptions Student understanding of time in Special Relativity Many students of relativity cling to previous misconceptions about the theory. Here is some research into this.
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link to original papers from Phys. Rev: http://fangio.magnet.fsu.edu/~vlad/pr100/100yrs/html/chap03_toc.htm , http://fangio.magnet.fsu.edu/~vlad/pr100/100yrs/html/chap04_toc.htm, ... http://fangio.magnet.fsu.edu/~vlad/pr100/100yrs/html/chap14_toc.htm
The Relativistic Rocket Special relativistic equations for a noninertially uniformly accelerating rocket A Non-Mathematical Proof of Gravitational Time Dilation Also concisely covers the equivalence principle, the core postulate of general relativity
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http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/ I go here from time to time to refresh my head on various laws/rules. I like it because its easy to stumble accross new information looking for old information. Not sure if it’s up to accredited standards but I've found no flaw in the information so far.
