Reframing spacetime: the emphasis on proper time
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/ae1ede
Abstract: The concept of spacetime often conflates mathematical form with physical meaning, obscuring the central role of proper time. This article argues that such ambiguity contributes to persistent difficulties in teaching relativity. Without grounding in proper… read more here.
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