SYNCHRONIZATION IN RELATIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TWIN PARADOX

Authors

  • Chandru Iyer Plant Head, Lydall Performance Materials, Sohna Plant, Sohna 122103, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i9.2018.1231

Keywords:

Synchronization, Relativity, Context, Twin Paradox

Abstract [English]

convention adopted by SRT in the context of the Twin Paradox; we place two spatially separated observers in the stationary and travelling frames and discuss the synchronization issues at the completion of the travels.

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2018-09-30

How to Cite

Iyer, C. (2018). SYNCHRONIZATION IN RELATIVITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TWIN PARADOX. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 6(9), 274–277. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i9.2018.1231