Special Relativity

Abstract

Prior to this point we have accepted a Euclidean geometry and a Newtonian concept of space and time. Newton said, “Absolute space, in its own nature, without relation to anything external, remains always similar and immovable.” And regarding time he said, “Absolute, true, and mathematical time, of itself, and from its own nature, flows equably without relation to anything external...” ([77], p. 6). And we have allowed ourselves to imagine that we can observe all frames of reference from some separate position, perhaps at rest in the universe.