Lorentz factor

symbols, variables and units

v: relative velocity (m/s); c: speed of light (m/s); γ: dimensionless.

applicable conditions and boundaries

Inertial frame and |v|<c; objects with mass cannot reach the speed of light.

formula source code

The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.

\gamma=\frac1{\sqrt{1-v^2/c^2}}

Reference and Extended Learning

is organized according to model definition and assumptions. Please check actual conditions and original literature before engineering, research and clinical use.