special theory of relativity

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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

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As stated below, special theory of relativity applies to all physical phenomena except gravity. Source: Internet

Experience should then match the conclusions. citation The special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity are connected. Source: Internet

Einstein's special theory of relativity upends traditional notions of space and time. Source: Internet

On the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the special theory of relativity, this National Geographic photobiography chronicles the life of one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. Source: Internet

I learned of it through Lorentz’ path breaking investigation on the electrodynamics of moving bodies (1895), of which I knew before the establishment of the special theory of relativity. Source: Internet

On the other hand, the special theory of relativity contains no notion of information at all. Source: Internet

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