The theory of relativity and the Pythagorean theorem

Authors :: Okun, L. B.
Source :: Physics-Uspekhi 51 (2008) 622
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: It is shown that the most important effects of special and general theory of relativity can be understood in a simple and straightforward way. The system of units in which the speed of light $c$ is the unit of velocity allows to cast all formulas in a very simple form.The Pythagorean theorem graphically relates energy, momentum and mass. The paper is addressed to those who teach and popularize the theory of relativity.<br />Comment: 19