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Relativity and technology
Author(s) -
Lämmerzahl C.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
annalen der physik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1521-3889
pISSN - 0003-3804
DOI - 10.1002/andp.200510166
Subject(s) - theory of relativity , special relativity , theoretical physics , metrology , general relativity , physics , engineering ethics , computer science , engineering , optics
Abstract In this paper we first give a short outline of the principles and experimental status of tests of relativity, which indicates the huge still ongoing progress during the last years. Then emphasize is laid on the fact that relativity, either special or general, already enters a status of an applied technology in daily life. Examples are presented from positioning, metrology, earth sciences, and material sciences.