Physics Notes - Herong's Tutorial Notes - v3.22, by Dr. Herong Yang
Relativity of Simultaneity in Minkowski Diagram
This section provides a demonstration of the relativity of simultaneity phenomenon using a Minkowski diagram.
Minkowski diagram can also be used to demonstrate the relativity of simultaneity phenomenon. Let's follow another simple thought experiment described below:
So simultaneity is relative to the observing frame.
Table of Contents
Introducion of Frame of Reference
Introduction of Special Relativity
Time Dilation in Special Relativity
Length Contraction in Special Relativity
The Relativity of Simultaneity
►Minkowski Spacetime and Diagrams
What Is Lorentz Transformation?
Constancy of Speed of Light in Minkowski Diagram
Time Dilation in Minkowski Diagram
Length Contraction in Minkowski Diagram
►Relativity of Simultaneity in Minkowski Diagram
Invariant Spacetime Interval in Minkowski Diagram