A Relativistic Understanding of Rotating Reference Frames

ORAL

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to obtain a greater understanding of relativistic acceleration and rotation. Particles in a rod experiencing constant acceleration have hyperbolic worldlines. A simple global rigid rotating frame cannot be physically realized, because the force needed to maintain an object in circular motion approaches infinity. This understanding will be discussed in this presentation.

Authors

  • Kacey Meaker

    Randolph College (founded as Randolph-Macon Woman's College)

  • Tom Michalik

    Randolph College (founded as Randolph-Macon Woman's College)