On the Origin of the Lorentz Transformation
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | On the Origin of the Lorentz Transformation |
| Read in full | Link to paper |
| Author(s) | Wolfgang Engelhardt |
| Keywords | Lorentz transformation, special relativity theory |
| Published | 2009 |
| No. of pages | 6 |
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Abstract
The Lorentz Transformation, which is considered as constitutive for the Special Relativity Theory, was invented by Voigt in 1887, adopted by Lorentz in 1904, and baptized By Poincar? in 1906. Einstein probably picked it up from Voigt directly.