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Lec. 41 Special theory of relativity (STR) – III

1. Speed of light based on Maxwell’s equations.

2. Lorentz transformation and time dilation.

3. Light clock.

4. Doppler shift.

5. Synchronization of clocks.

Announcements:

1. Next Monday lecture: Review Unit 4
2. Clickers:

a. This is the last class of the semester where clickers are used.

b. For this semester there will be 6 drops for your iq-record.

c. Please contact Matt if you have concerns on your after drop iq-record.

d. Deadline of complaints on your iq-record is the last day of the class ( Friday 5/8).