Einstein's 1912 manuscript as a clue to the development of special relativity

Authors

  • John Stachel Boston University; Boston University Center for Einstein Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-31662005000400003

Keywords:

Einstein, Special relativity, Fizeau's experiment, Constancy of the speed of light

Abstract

One examines the unpublished manuscript written by Einstein in 1912, which reviews the theory of special relativity. Some clues are given in the manuscript for how Einstein developed his ideas before 1905. In particular, the explanation given for Fizeau's experiment indicates how Einstein abandoned all resistance to the principle of the constancy of the speed of light, in spite of its apparent incompatibility with the relativity principle.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2005)

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Artigos

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Einstein’s 1912 manuscript as a clue to the development of special relativity . (2005). Scientiae Studia, 3(4), 583-596. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-31662005000400003