Abstract
The parameter changes resulting from a combination of Lorentz transformations are shown to form vector field flows. The exact, finite Thomas rotation angle is determined and interpreted intuitively. Using phase portraits, the parameters evolution can be clearly visualized. In addition to identifying the fixed points, we obtain an analytic invariant which correlates the evolution of parameters.
Published in:
Journal of Physics a-Mathematical and General 36,2 (2003) 555-562;
Link to original published article:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0305-4470/36/2/317
Keywords
thomas precession;; seesaw model
Date of Version
January 2003
Recommended Citation
Chiu, S. H. and Kuo, T. K., "Lorentz transformation and vector field flows" (2003). Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications. Paper 425.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/physics_articles/425