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From Newton to Einstein - Ask the Physicist about Mechanics and Relativity (Hardcover)
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From Newton to Einstein - Ask the Physicist about Mechanics and Relativity (Hardcover)
Series: IOP Concise Physics
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From Newton to Einstein is a book devoted to classical mechanics.
"Classical" here includes the theory of special relativity as well
because, as argued in the book, it is essentially Newtonian
mechanics extended to very high speeds. This information is
expanded from the author's popular Q&A website, a site aimed
primarily at general readers who are curious about how physics
explains the workings of the world. Hence, the answers emphasize
concepts over formalism, and the mathematics is kept to a minimum.
Students new to physics will find discussion and quantitative
calculations for areas often neglected in introductory courses
(e.g. air drag and non-inertial frames).The author gives us a more
intuitive approach to special relativity than normally taught in
introductory courses. One chapter discusses general relativity in a
completely non-mathematical way emphasizing the equivalence
principle and the generalized principle of relativity; the examples
in this chapter can offer a new slant on applications of classical
mechanics. Another chapter is devoted to the physics of computer
games, sci-fi, superheroes, and super weapons for those interested
in the intersection of popular culture and science. Professional
scientists will find topics that they may find amusing and, in some
cases, everyday applications that they had not thought of. Brief
tutorials are given for essential concepts (e.g. Newton's laws) and
appendices give technical details for the interested reader.
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Imprint: |
Morgan & Claypool Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
IOP Concise Physics |
Release date: |
December 2014 |
Authors: |
F Todd Baker
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Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
94 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-64327-856-8 |
Categories: |
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Physics >
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LSN: |
1-64327-856-8 |
Barcode: |
9781643278568 |
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