2006-08-31 02:01:42 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The Lorentz transformation of special relativity. It differs from the classical doppler shift due to time dilation of the moving source.
2006-08-31 03:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The relativistic Doppler effect is the change in frequency (and wavelength) of light, caused by the relative motion of the source and the observer (like in the regular Doppler effect), when taking into account effects of the special theory of relativity.
The relativistic Doppler effect is different from the true (non-relativistic) Doppler effect as the equations include the time dilation effect of special relativity. They describe the total difference in observed frequencies and possess the required Lorentz symmetry.
2006-08-31 02:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by chrchrbrt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋