Understanding Relativity: A Simplified Approach to Einstein's Theories - Couverture souple

Sartori, Leo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0520200292 ISBN 13 : 9780520200296

Editeur : University of California Press, 1996

Synopsis

Nonspecialists with no prior knowledge of physics and only reasonable proficiency with algebra can now understand Einstein's special theory of relativity. Effectively diagrammed and with an emphasis on logical structure, Leo Sartori's rigorous but simple presentation will guide interested readers through concepts of relative time and relative space.

Sartori covers general relativity and cosmology, but focuses on Einstein's theory. He tracks its history and implications. He explores illuminating paradoxes, including the famous twin paradox, the "pole-in-the-barn" paradox, and the Loedel diagram, which is an accessible, graphic approach to relativity. Students of the history and philosophy of science will welcome this concise introduction to the central concept of modern physics.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Leo Sartori is Professor of Physics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of California Press
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0520200292
• ISBN 13: 9780520200296
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
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• Personne responsable: non disponible