METHODOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL STUDY OF THE “TWIN PARADOX” IN SPECIAL RELATIVITY BASED ON LORENTZ TRANSFORMATIONS

Author(s): Kubova R.M., Kubov V.I.

Rubric: Methodological research

DOI: 10.21777/2500-2112-2025-4-106-116

Release: 2025-4 (53)

Pages: 106-116

Keywords: special relativity, Lorentz transformations, twin paradox, inertial system, relativistic objects, spatial coordinates, time coordinates

Annotation: The article describes one of the most well-known conceptual examples of special relativity, the so-called “twin paradox”, within the context of educational technology. The paradox is interpreted through the sequential ap- plication of Lorentz transformations in a system containing three objects (clocks), thereby circumventing the use of non-inertial reference frames. One object is conventionally stationary, and two move at equal speeds but in opposite directions. All operate in inertial frames. The slowing effect of the stationary clocks manifests itself as a result of the verification (synchronization) of the three events. The use of a virtual clock transfer and the introduction of three objects instead of two clearly demonstrates the key point—the relativity of simultaneity, which is the root of the paradox. This approach can be used to better understand the effects of Einstein’s special relativity, in particular relativistic synchronization, length contraction, and time dilation. This work can be ef- fectively used in the educational process.

Bibliography: Kubova R.M., Kubov V.I. METHODOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL STUDY OF THE “TWIN PARADOX” IN SPECIAL RELATIVITY BASED ON LORENTZ TRANSFORMATIONS // Education Resources and Technologies. – 2025. – № 4 (53). – С. 106-116. doi: 10.21777/2500-2112-2025-4-106-116