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Bridgman, P. W.

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Date d'�dition2018
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A Sophisticate's Primer of Relativity (Classic Reprint)

P. W. Bridgman

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ISBN 10 : 0282535020 ISBN 13 : 9780282535025

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of Einstein's theory of special relativity, offering a rigorous examination of its fundamental concepts and how they challenge our understanding of space, time, and motion. The author guides readers through a series of thought experiments and analyses, emphasizing the crucial role of operational definitions in grasping the essence of these abstract ideas. The book engages with a history of conceptual difficulties in understanding motion, from the paradoxes of Zeno to the debates surrounding the Michelson-Morley experiment. By focusing on the nature of measurement and the limitations of our instruments, the author explores the relationship between theory and practice, questioning the assumptions often made in standard presentations of relativity. Throughout the book, the reader is encouraged to think critically about the very tools used to define and measure physical phenomena, such as meter sticks, clocks, and frames of reference. The text delves into the challenges of defining simultaneity for events occurring at a distance and the implications of light's finite speed for our understanding of causality. Ultimately, the book's insights underscore the importance of a nuanced approach to relativity theory, one that acknowledges the inherent complexities and limitations of our attempts to describe the universe. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780282535025_0

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