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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520200292
ISBN-13
9780520200296
eBay Product ID (ePID)
769118
Product Key Features
Author
Leo Sartori
Publication Name
Understanding Relativity : a Simplified Approach to Einstein's Theories
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
General, Physics / Relativity
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
376 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
94-049358
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Qc173.55.S367 1996
Copyright Date
1997
Dewey Decimal
530.1/1
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
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