Vol. 2026 No. 2 (2026)
Articles

On the establishment of the special theory of relativity

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  • Smith Muhammad,
  • Davies George
Smith Muhammad
Centre for Wireless Innovation, Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), Queen's Road, Titanic Quarter, London, BT3 9DT,United Kingdom
Davies George
Centre for Wireless Innovation, Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), Queen's Road, Titanic Quarter, London, BT3 9DT,United Kingdom

Published 17-03-2026

Keywords

  • Lorentz transformation,
  • Michelson interferometer,
  • Maxwell's equations,
  • constancy of the speed of light

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How to Cite

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S. Muhammad and D. George, “On the establishment of the special theory of relativity”, Camb. Sci. Adv., vol. 2026, no. 2, pp. 15–21, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.62852/csa/2026/236.

Abstract

This article elaborates on the foundational elements of Einstein's establishment of the Special Theory of Relativity, primarily focusing on Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, the Michelson-Morley experiment, and the Lorentz transformation. Building on this, it further explores Einstein's own descriptions of the theory's development through his papers, letters, and lecture reports, aiming to deepen the understanding of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity.  

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