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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
concept in physics
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Wigner_rotation
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
relativistic velocity addition
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| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
a spatial rotation in the usual sense
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| gptkbp:consequence |
non-commutativity of Lorentz boosts
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| gptkbp:describes |
rotation of reference frames in special relativity
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:special_relativity
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| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1926
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| gptkbp:hasApplication |
particle physics
quantum mechanics relativistic kinematics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thomas rotation
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| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Llewellyn_Thomas
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| gptkbp:occurredIn |
two non-collinear Lorentz boosts are combined
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Wigner_rotation
Lorentz transformation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thomas_precession
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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