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special theory of relativity
special theory of relativityn. See special relativity.special theory of relativity n (General Physics) the theory proposed in 1905 by Einstein, which assumes that the laws of physics are equally valid in all nonaccelerated frames of reference and that the speed of electromagnetic radiation in free space has the same value for all inertial observers. It leads to the idea of a space-time continuum and the equivalence of mass and energy. In combination with quantum mechanics it forms the basis of the theory of elementary particles. Also called: special relativity See also general theory of relativity Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | special theory of relativity - 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 systemsEinstein's special theory of relativity, special relativity, special relativity theoryEinstein's theory of relativity, relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity - (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts |
Translationsteoria speciale della relativitàEncyclopediaSeespecial relativityAcronymsSeeStrspecial theory of relativity
Related to special theory of relativity: general theory of relativitySynonyms for special theory of relativitynoun 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 systemsSynonyms- Einstein's special theory of relativity
- special relativity
- special relativity theory
Related Words- Einstein's theory of relativity
- relativity
- relativity theory
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