Matrix Representation of Special Relativity
| dc.creator | Koehler, Wolfgang | |
| dc.date | 2007-01-09 | |
| dc.date | 2007-03-08 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T07:50:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T07:50:41Z | |
| dc.description | I compare the matrix representation of the basic statements of Special Relativity with the conventional vector space representation. It is shown, that the matrix form reproduces all equations in a very concise and elegant form, namely: Maxwell equations, Lorentz-force, energy-momentum tensor, Dirac-equation and Lagrangians. The main thesis is, however, that both forms are nevertheless not equivalent, but matrix representation is superior and gives a deeper insight into physical reality, because it is based on much less assumptions. It allows a better understanding of Minkowski spacetime on the basis of matrix algebra. An escpecially remarkable result of the consequent usage of this alge- braic concept is the formulation of Diracs equation in a novel matrix form. This equation can be generalized to include a new variant of Yang-Mills gauge fields, which possibly express unified electro-weak interactions in a new way. | |
| dc.description | vers. 3, 11 pages, comments on neutrinos added, partially revised | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0701105 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0701105 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/125246 | |
| dc.subject | General Physics | |
| dc.title | Matrix Representation of Special Relativity | |
| dc.type | text |