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Peer reviewedDunn, Ken A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
An application of transformation geometry to special relativity is described. No knowledge of physics is required, but the application uses transformation ideas in a nontrivial way. A comparison is given of reflections in the Euclidean and Minkowski (non-Euclidean) planes. (MNS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics
