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Relativity: The Special and General Theory

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Author:

Albert Einstein

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Einstein's Universe

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Author:

Nigel Calder

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Relativity: A Very Short Introduction

If you move at high speed, time slows down, space squashes up and you get heavier. Travel fast enough and you could weigh as much as a jumbo jet, be flattened thinner than a CD without feeling a thing...-and live forever! As for the angles of a triangle, they do not always have to add up to 180 degrees. And then, of course, there are black holes. These are but a few of the extraordinary consequences of Einstein's theory of relativity. It is now over a hundred years since he made these discoveries, and yet the general public is still largely unaware of them. Filled with illuminating anecdotes and fascinating accounts of experiments, this book aims to introduce the interested lay person to the subject of relativity in a way which is accessible and engaging and at the same time scientifically rigorous. With relatively few mathematical equations—nothing more complicated than the Pythagoras's Theorem—this VSI packs a lot time into very little space, and for anyone who has felt intimidated by Einstein's groundbreaking theory, it offers the perfect place to start. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Author:

Russell Stannard

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The Principle of Relativity (Books on Physics)

eleven Papers That Forged The General And Special Theories Of Relativity Include Seven Papers By Einstein, Two By Lorentz, And One Each By Minkowski And Weyl. 1923 Edition.

Author:

Albert Einstein

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The Universe and Dr. Einstein

Acclaimed by Einstein himself, this is among the clearest, most readable expositions of relativity theory. It explains the problems Einstein faced, the experiments that led to his theories, and what h...is findings reveal about the forces that govern the universe. 1957 edition.

Author:

Lincoln Barnett

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Relativity Simply Explained

One of the clearest, most entertaining introductions to the subject ever written offers lucid explanations of not only the special and general theories of relativity, but also of the Michelson-Morley ...experiment, gravity, and spacetime, Mach's principle, the twin paradox, models of the universe and other topics. 100 illustrations.

Author:

Martin Gardner

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Introducing Relativity, New Edition (Introducing... S.)

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Author:

Bruce Bassett

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What Is Relativity?: An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein's Ideas, and Why They Matter

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Author:

Jeffrey O. Bennett

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Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity

Einstein's astonishing theory of relativity transformed every aspect of physics-from the study of atoms to the study of stars. Relativity is described here in simple, accurate language that young read...ers can comprehend. Traces the life and work of the physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Author:

Robert Cwiklik

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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory: The Theoretical Minimum

Physicist Leonard Susskind And Data Engineer Art Friedman Are Back. This Time, They Introduce Readers To Einstein's Special Relativity And Maxwell's Classical Field Theory. Using Their Typical Brand O...f Real Math, Enlightening Drawings, And Humor, Susskind And Friedman Walk Us Through The Complexities Of Waves, Forces, And Particles By Exploring Special Relativity And Electromagnetism. It's A Must-read For Both Devotees Of The Series And Any Armchair Physicist Who Wants To Improve Their Knowledge Of Physics' Deepest Truths.--amazon.com. Leonard Susskind And Art Friedman. Includes Index.

Author:

Leonard Susskind

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