Physics 4C - Postulates of Special Relativity and Relativity of Simultaneity

Explore the fundamental principles of special relativity in this 22-minute lecture from the Spring 2024 PHYS 4C class. Delve into the postulates that form the foundation of Einstein's groundbreaking theory and examine their first application: the relativity of simultaneity. Gain insights into how these concepts challenge our everyday understanding of time and space, and discover how events that appear simultaneous in one frame of reference may not be so in another.