Lorentz Factor
gamma = 1 / sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2)
What it says
The Lorentz factor quantifies how much time, length, and momentum change for an object moving at speed v relative to an observer. It diverges as v approaches the speed of light c = 299792458 m/s.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
gamma | Lorentz factor (dimensionless) | 1 |
v | Relative speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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