The Principle of Least Action in Special Relativity Theory
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Principle of Least Action in Special Relativity Theory |
| Author(s) | Victor A Kuligin |
| Keywords | special relativity theory, action |
| Published | 2001 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 12 |
| Number | S2 |
| Pages | 35-37 |
Abstract
The mathematical formalism of Special Relativity Theory is shown not to provide a durable mathematical foundation for mechanics. The principle of least action (Hamilton's principle) does not apply in the mechanics and field theories of Special Relativity Theory.