Analysis of accelerated motion in the theory of relativityConventional treatments of accelerated motion in the theory of relativity have led to certain difficulties of interpretation. Certain reversals in the apparent gravitational field of an accelerated body may be avoided by simpler analysis based on the use of restricted conformal transformations. In the conformal theory the velocity of light remains constant even for experimenters in accelerated motion. The problem considered is that of rectilinear motion with a variable velocity. The motion takes place along the x or x' axis of two coordinate systems.
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19760012027
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Legacy CDMS
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Other
Authors
Jones, R. T. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)