Special Relativity

Helliwell, Thomas M.

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Written in an clear and informal style, this text explores the most accessible of the 20th century revolutions in physics. It allows readers to build up physical intuition for what is going on, before presenting concise mathematical descriptions. It contains many applications, ten appendices, and numerous illustrations, examples and problems. 1. Inertial Frames and Classical Mechanics2. Light and the Ether3. Einstein's Postulates4. Time Dilation5. Lengths6. Simultaneity7. Paradoxes8. The Lorentz Transformation9. Spacetime10. Momentum11. Energy12. Applications13. Transforming Energy and Momentum14. GravitationAppendicesA. The Binomial ApproximationB. The "Paradox" of Light-SpheresC. The Appearance of Moving ObjectsD. The Twin Paradox RevisitedE. The "Cosmic Speed Limit:"F. "Relativistic Mass" and Relativistic ForcesG. The Ultimate Relativistic SpaceflightH. Nuclear Decays, Fission and FusionI. Some ParticlesJ. Relativity and ElectromagnetismAnswers to Odd-Numbered ProblemsIndex
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Helliwell, Thomas M.
Titel
Special Relativity
Uitgever
Scion Publishing Ltd - IPSUK
Jaar
2009
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
312
Gewicht
567 gr
EAN
9781891389610
Afmetingen
248 x 171 x 25 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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