Special Theory Of Relativity (Noun)
Meaning
A physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The special theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time by postulating that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion.
- According to the special theory of relativity, time dilation occurs when an object moves at a significant fraction of the speed of light relative to an observer.
- The special theory of relativity was developed by Albert Einstein in 1905, and it challenged the long-held notion of absolute time and space.
- A fundamental concept in the special theory of relativity is the speed of light being constant and unchanging, regardless of the motion of the observer or the source of light.
- By combining classical mechanics with the principles of the special theory of relativity, scientists have been able to make predictions about high-speed phenomena that have been confirmed experimentally.