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   gamma factor in special relativity   
   29 Jul 18 09:54:54   
   
   28-JUL-2018   
      
      
   I find the relativistic gamma factor defined as   
      
   gamma = [(1 - beta^2)^1/2]^-1,   
      
   with beta = v/c, v relative velocity and c light velocity   
   in vacuum.  For non-relativistic velocities, gamma = 1.   
      
   Numerically, there is a  unique condition expressed by   
   the equation,   
      
   (gamma - 1) = gamma^-1.   
      
   The velocity v in this situation, is about 78.6% c.   
      
   My intuition fixates on the uniqueness of the relation   
   with unity, and thus I suspect possible relevance to the   
   concept of unitarity.   
      
   Anyone have a comment, suggestion or point of reference   
   on this limit point in SR?   
      
   Cheers,   
   mark jonathan horn   
      
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