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Einstein's mirror revisited

arXiv:physics/0701222 · doi:10.1119/1.2981289

Abstract

We describe a simple geometrical derivation of the formula for reflection of light from a uniformly moving plane mirror directly from the postulates of special relativity.

4 pages, 5 figures, RevTeX4, comments welcome; V2: corrected Fig. 5 and the discussion associated with it, co-author included

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