Einstein and the twin paradox

Published 5 September 2003 IOP Publishing Ltd
, , Citation Peter Pesic 2003 Eur. J. Phys. 24 585 DOI 10.1088/0143-0807/24/6/004

0143-0807/24/6/585

Abstract

Einstein was the first to discuss and resolve the 'twin paradox', which in 1905 he did not consider paradoxical and treated as a consequence of lack of simultaneity. He maintained this view until at least 1914. However, in 1918 Einstein brought forward arguments about accelerated frames of reference that tended to overshadow his initial resolution. His earlier arguments were gradually rediscovered during the subsequent controversy about this 'paradox'.

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10.1088/0143-0807/24/6/004