Relativity for Scientists and Engineers (eBook)

Ray Skinner (Autor)

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2014
372 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-79367-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Three-part treatment explores special relativity in terms of kinematics and introductory dynamics as well as general relativity. Ideal for classroom use, supplementary reading, and self-study. Numerous problems with solutions. 1969 edition.

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An ideal choice for undergraduate students of science and engineering, this book presents a thorough exploration of the basic concepts of relativity. The treatment provides more than the typical coverage of introductory texts, and it offers maximum flexibility since many sections may be used independently, in altered order, or omitted altogether. Numerous problems — most with hints and answers — make this volume ideal for supplementary reading and self-study.Nearly 300 diagrams illuminate the three-part treatment, which examines special relativity in terms of kinematics and introductory dynamics as well as general relativity. Specific topics include the speed of light, the relative character of simultaneity, the Lorentz transformation, the conservation of momentum and energy, nuclei and fundamental particles, the principle of equivalence and curved space-time, Einstein's equations, and many other topics.

Autor

Ray Skinner was a theoretical physicist who taught at the University of Saskatchewan for over 30 years.

Inhalt

1. Special Relativity Theory: Kinematics 2. Special Relativity Theory: Introductory Dynamics 3. General Theory of Relativity Answers to Problems Author Index Subject Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.4.2014
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Books on Physics
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 210 x 210 mm
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Relativitätstheorie
• Schlagworte: applied relativity • Career • Complex • dover books • dover books on physics • einsteins theory of relativity • engaging • experiments • Mathematics • Physics • Planets • Realism • Realistic • Reference • relativity explained • relativity for scientist and engineers • relativity theory • Science • science and math • science and mathematics • self study • students and teachers • Theoretical • undergraduate student • undergraduate studies
• ISBN-10: 0-486-79367-2 / 0486793672
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-79367-2 / 9780486793672