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On linearity in the special theory of relativity

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In deductions of Lorentz transformations of the special theory of relativity, linearity of transformation is always postulated. There are only a few discussions about this linearity in which it is deduced from some basic physical facts. Here, it is shown to be almost a mathematical consequence of the principle of relativity.

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  1. Centre of Advanced Study in Applied Mathematics, Calcutta University, India

    M. Dutta

  2. Department of Mathematics, Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Calcutta, India

    T. K. Mukherjee

  3. Department of Pure Mathematics, Calcutta University, Calcutta, India

    M. K. Sen

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Dutta, M., Mukherjee, T.K. & Sen, M.K. On linearity in the special theory of relativity. Int J Theor Phys 3, 85–91 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02412748

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