Newtonian and Relativistic
Simulations
This
is a web site for simulating and comparing the behavior of objects using
Newtonian and Relativistic Physics. It has a Realtime Interactive 3D Simulation
program in which predefined and custom examples may be run. First time users of
the program please open and follow a tutorial. Those looking for layman's
explanations for certain relativistic concepts may find some in the FAQ
section.
Tutorials:
Please
open a tutorial in a separate window before trying to run a simulation for the
first time.
Two Dimensional Motion
(Velocity Addition) tutorial
Twins with no Instant
Velocity Change
Twins with Mutual Signaling
(not currently available)
Twins with
Mutual Signaling and no Instant Velocity Change (not currently available)
Other tutorials are being rewritten.
The Simulation Program:
Read the System Requirements and
Getting Started instructions
Sorry, the simulation program is unavailable while it is being converted to one that will run on both a PC and Mac. No release date is available.
FAQ:
Determining the Length
of a Moving Object (extends intuitive Newtonian method to Special
Relativity)
Measuring the Rate of a
Moving Clock (extends intuitive Newtonian method to Special Relativity)
Looking
for Contradictions when Moving Clocks Run Slow (with actual calculations)
A variation of Einstein's Train
and Lightning Thought Experiment (with actual calculations)
How
traveling faster than the speed of light can allow you to Alter History
Other documents will be added.
Links:
Special
Relativity Examples (2D Simulation)
General Relativity
Visualization (Flash Player needed)
Other links will be added.