A simpler explanation of Thomas precession
Received date: 2020-10-14
Revised date: 2020-12-20
Online published: 2021-05-20
concept of e- lectron spin. However,its physical images and conclusions are usually derived from
the differential process of con- tinuous Lorentz transformation. The method is complicated and
difficult to understand. In this article,based on the concept of shortening the length in the
direction of motion in the special theory of relativity,it is surprising to find that Thomas
precession angular velocity can be easily calculated by the integral effect of the
angle difference be- tween the nuclear reference system and the electron reference system
when the electron moves around the nuclear for a full circle.
YANG Yi, LI Xiu-ling, LUO Cheng-lin . A simpler explanation of Thomas precession[J]. College Physics, 2021 , 40(5) : 71 . DOI: 10.16854 / j.cnki.1000-0712.200466
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