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An Illustrated Guide to Relativity

Autor Tatsu Takeuchi
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 8 sep 2010
Aimed at both physics students and non-science majors, this unique book explains Einstein's special theory of relativity pictorially, using diagrams rather than equations. The diagrams guide the reader, step-by-step, from the basics of relativity to advanced topics including the addition of velocities, Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the twin paradox, Doppler shift, and Einstein's famous equation E=mc². The distinctive figures throughout the book enable the reader to visualize the theory in a way that cannot be fully conveyed through equations alone. The illustrative explanations in this book maintain the logic and rigour necessary for physics students, yet are simple enough to be understood by non-scientists. The book also contains entertaining problems which challenge the reader's understanding of the materials covered.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521141000
ISBN-10: 0521141001
Pagini: 268
Ilustrații: 137 colour illus. 69 exercises
Dimensiuni: 150 x 226 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Preface; Part I. Kinematics: 1. Introduction; 2. Basics; 3. Galilean relativity; 4. Einsteinian relativity; 5. Causality; 6. Consequences; 7. Summary of Part I; Part II. Problems: 8. Qualitative problems; 9. Quantitative problems; Part III. Dynamics: 10. The world's most famous equation; 11. The problem; 12. Newtonian dynamics; 13. Relativistic dynamics; 14. Summary of Part III; Afterword; References; Index.

Recenzii

'… well written and entertaining … For those who are non-mathematically minded, it is all you need to gain a good understanding of Einstein's special theory of relativity. For those who like a good equation, it's still a great companion.' CERN Courier (cerncourier.com)
'… I have never seen such an original guide for newcomers in science … It is clear that Professor Takeuchi is … a skilled artist in his own way.' Contemporary Physics

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A unique book explaining Einstein's special theory of relativity through diagrams rather than equations, for physics students and non-science majors.