UID:
almafu_9959234472402883
Format:
1 online resource (124 pages).
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
3-11-048461-7
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3-11-048573-7
Series Statement:
De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics, Volume 40
Content:
In Minkowski-Space the space-time of special relativity is discussed on the basis of fundamental results of space-time theory. This idea has the consequence that the Minkowski-space can be characterized by 5 axioms, which determine its geometrical and kinematical structure completely. In this sense Minkowski-Space is a prolegomenon for the formulation of other branches of special relativity, like mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics etc. But these applications are not subjects of this book. Contents Basic properties of special relativityFurther properties of Lorentz matricesFurther properties of Lorentz transformationsDecomposition of Lorentz matrices and Lorentz transformationsFurther structures on MsTangent vectors in MsOrientationKinematics on MsSome basic notions of relativistic theories
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Introduction --
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2. Further properties of Lorentz matrices --
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3. Further properties of Lorentz transformations --
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4. Decomposition of Lorentz matrices and Lorentz transformations --
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5. Further structures on M5 --
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6 Tangent vectors in M5 --
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7. Orientation --
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8. Kinematics on M5 --
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9. Some basic notions of relativistic theories --
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Epilogue --
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Bibliography --
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Index
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Issued also in print.
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In English.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-11-048457-9
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1515/9783110485738
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