Relativity with or without light and Maxwell
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TL;DR
This paper explores the relationship between Einstein's second postulate and Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, providing a simple derivation of relativity results and examining the principle of relativity within Maxwellian frameworks.
Contribution
It offers a straightforward deduction of relativity results and clarifies the unique role of the principle of relativity in Maxwellian theories.
Findings
Derived key results of the Ignatowski approach to relativity
Highlighted the special status of the principle of relativity among Maxwellian theories
Clarified the relationship between Einstein's postulate and Maxwell's electromagnetism
Abstract
The complex relationship between Einstein's second postulate and the Maxwell electromagnetic theory is elucidated. A simple deduction of the main results of the Ignatowski approach to the theory of relativity is given. The peculiar status of the principle of relativity among the Maxwellians is illustrated.
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