Lorentz Gamma Factor
γ = 1 / sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2)
What it says
The factor by which time, length and momentum are altered at speed — the heart of special relativity.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
γ | Lorentz factor (dimensionless) | 1 |
v | Speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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