Modern Physics · relativity

Time Dilation

Relates coordinate time to proper time for uniform relative motion.

t = γt₀

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Variables

t
coordinate times
γ
Lorentz factor
t₀
proper times

Conditions / notes

Applies between inertial frames in special relativity.

Reference details

Subject
Modern Physics
Topic
relativity
Plain text
t = gamma t0

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