UID:
almahu_9949615900902882
Umfang:
1 online resource (volumes cm.)
Ausgabe:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781003469377
,
100346937X
,
9781040014028
,
104001402X
,
9781040014004
,
1040014003
Inhalt:
"E equals mc squared is known as the most famous but least understood equation in physics. This two-volume textbook illuminates this equation and much more through clear and detailed explanations, new demonstrations, a more physical approach, and a deep analysis of the concepts and postulates of Relativity. The first part of Volume I contains the whole Special Relativity theory with rigorous and complete demonstrations. The second part presents the main principles of General Relativity, including detailed explanations of the bending of light in the neighborhood of great masses, the gravitational time dilatation, and the principles leading to the famous equation of General Relativity. The most important cosmological predictions are then described: the Big Bang theory, black holes, and gravitational waves. Plentiful historical information is contained throughout the book, particularly in an ending chapter depicting the scientific and epistemological revolution brought about by the theory of Relativity. Volume II progresses into further depth than Volume I, and its scope is more extended than most introductory books on Relativity. It includes the affine connection, the geodesic equation, and an introduction to cosmological models. The mathematical tools dedicated to Relativity are carefully explained for those without an advanced mathematical background (tensors, Lagrangians, covariant derivative). Both volumes place an emphasis on the physical aspects of Relativity to aid the reader's understanding and contain numerous questions and problems (143 in total). Solutions are given in a highly detailed manner to provide the maximum benefit to students. This textbook fills a gap in the literature by drawing out the physical aspects and consequences of Relativity, which are otherwise often second place to the mathematical aspects. With its concrete focus on physics, it moves beyond simple demonstrations, allowing students to gain a fuller understanding of the underlying concepts and cornerstones of Relativity"--
Anmerkung:
This two-volume textbook illuminates this equation and much more through clear and detailed explanations, new demonstrations, a more physical approach, and a deep analysis of the concepts and postulates of Relativity.
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: Bruma, Paul. Introduction to relativity. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2023 ISBN 9781032056746
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1201/9781003469377
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003469377
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