Lorentz transformation (source code)

= Lorentz transformation
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A Lorentz transformation preserves the <Minkowski metric>. A boost of speed $u$ along the $x$-axis uses $\beta=u/c$ and
$$
ct'=\gamma(ct-\beta x),\qquad
x'=\gamma(x-\beta ct).
$$