Solution

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Use coordinates and put , . For an observer moving at , the coordinate Lorentz boost is
The given electromagnetic field tensor transforms as . For example,
while
The component is unchanged because its boost determinant is . The component is unchanged because neither index lies in the boost plane. Reading off all six components gives
The signs follow the stated positive observer velocity and the supplied tensor convention. In vector form for a boost in any direction, , , with analogous .

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