Find the matrix for the Lorentz transformation consisting a boost Vx in the x- direction followed by the boost Vy in the y-direction. Show that the boost performed in the reverse order gives a different transformation. We talk about it in class.

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Find the matrix for the Lorentz transformation consisting a boost Vx in the x-
direction followed by the boost Vy in the y-direction. Show that the boost
performed in the reverse order gives a different transformation. We talk about it in
class.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 Find the matrix for the Lorentz transformation consisting a boost Vx in the x- direction followed by the boost Vy in the y-direction. Show that the boost performed in the reverse order gives a different transformation. We talk about it in class.
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