NTNU Java: Space and Time in Special Relativity

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written by Fu-Kwun Hwang

This applet demonstrates space and time in special relativity. The special theory of relativity is the result of two postulates. The laws of physics are the same in all inertial reference frames and the speed of light in empty space is the same for all inertial frames. From the above two postulates, a classical understanding of space and time has to be modified.

https://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=53.0

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Relativity - Special Relativity = Simultaneity = Space Contraction = Time Dilation	- High School - Lower Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Curriculum support = Interactive Simulation

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Intended Users:: Learner
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Formats:: application/java
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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2001 Fu-Kwun Hwang
Keywords:: length contraction, photons, relativity, space, time, time dilation
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created January 24, 2008 by Alea Smith
Record Updated:: February 22, 2025 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: January 29, 2004
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Hwang, Fu-Kwun. NTNU Java: Space and Time in Special Relativity. January 29, 2004. https://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=53.0 (accessed 21 May 2025).

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Hwang, Fu-Kwun. NTNU Java: Space and Time in Special Relativity. 2001. 29 Jan. 2004. 21 May 2025 <https://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=53.0>.

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