2023/06/28 by David Derbes, Derbes, David
Computer Science · Physics and Astronomy · #Classical Physics (physics.class-ph) #Computational Physics and Python Applications #Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies #FOS: Physical sciences #General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc) #Relativity and Gravitational Theory
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2307.00023
openalex publication_date 2023/06/28 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
It is sometimes claimed that the twin "paradox" requires general relativity for a resolution. This paper presents a simple, exact resolution using only special relativity and the equivalence principle. Two earlier approximate solutions are considered, along with some background review to render the article self-contained. It is hoped that this material will be suitable for classroom instruction.