Special Relativity (Paperback, 1st Corrected ed. 2003. Corr. 2nd printing 2007)

Special relativity is one of the high points of the undergraduate mathematical physics syllabus. Nick Woodhouse writes for those approaching the subject with a background in mathematics: he aims to build on their familiarity with the foundational material and the way of thinking taught in first-year mathematics courses, but not to assume an unreasonable degree of prior knowledge of traditional areas of physical applied mathematics, particularly electromagnetic theory. His book provides mathematics students with the tools they need to understand the physical basis of special relativity and leaves them with a confident mathematical understanding of Minkowski's picture of space-time. Special Relativity is loosely based on the tried and tested course at Oxford, where extensive tutorials and problem classes support the lecture course. This is reflected in the book in the large number of examples and exercises, ranging from the rather simple through to the more involved and challenging. The author has included material on acceleration and tensors, and has written the book with an emphasis on space-time diagrams. Written with the second year undergraduate in mind, the book will appeal to those studying the 'Special Relativity' option in their Mathematics or Mathematics and Physics course. However, a graduate or lecturer wanting a rapid introduction to special relativity would benefit from the concise and precise nature of the book.

General

Imprint:	Springer London
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series
Release date:	March 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	N.M.J. Woodhouse
Dimensions:	235 x 178 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	191
Edition:	1st Corrected ed. 2003. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
ISBN-13:	978-1-85233-426-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-85233-426-6
Barcode:	9781852334260

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