Proper-Time Relativistic Dynamics and the Fushchych-Shtelen Transformation

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10.2991/jnmp.1997.4.1-2.2How to use a DOI?

Abstract

We report on a new formulation of classical relativistic Hamiltonian mechanics which is based on a proper-time implementation of special relativity using a transformation from observer proper-time, which is not invariant, to system proper-time which is a canonical contact transformation on extended phase-space. This approach does not require the use of time as a fourth coordinate and so we prove that it satisfies the two postulates of special relativity. In the free particle case, our transformation theory generates a Poincaré group which fixes time (system proper-time). We prove that the Fushchych-Shtelen transformation is an element of our group, which fixes time for Maxwell's equations. In the interaction case, our transformation theory allows us to avoid the no-interaction theorem. We show that the Santilli Isotopes appear naturally when interaction is turned on.

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tepper L. Gill
AU  - James Lindesay
AU  - M.F. Mahmood
AU  - W.W. Zachary
PY  - 1997
DA  - 1997/05/01
TI  - Proper-Time Relativistic Dynamics and the Fushchych-Shtelen Transformation
JO  - Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics
SP  - 12
EP  - 27
VL  - 4
IS  - 1-2
SN  - 1776-0852
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/jnmp.1997.4.1-2.2
DO  - 10.2991/jnmp.1997.4.1-2.2
ID  - Gill1997
ER  -