(a) Let xμ=(t,x,y,z),μ=0,…,3, denote a coordinate system related to xˉαˉ by
tˉ=γ(t−vx),xˉ=γ(x−vt),yˉ=y,zˉ=z,
where γ=1/1−v2 and −1<v<1. Write down the transformation matrix ∂xˉαˉ/∂xμ, briefly explain its physical meaning and show that the inverse transformation is of the same form, but with v→−v.
(b) Using the coordinate transformation matrix of part (a), or otherwise, show that the components gμν of the metric in coordinates xμ are given by
where f and g are functions of A that you should determine. You should also express A in terms of the coordinates (t,x,y,z).
(c) Consider the limit v→1 with p=mγ held constant. Show that for points x=t the function A→0, while γ2A tends to a finite value, which you should determine. Hence determine the metric components gμν at points x=t in this limit.