This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in
which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and
Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of
Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to
contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true
significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the
popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the
point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the
fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the
recent Gravity Probe B experiment.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Series: |
SpringerBriefs in Physics |
| Release date: |
March 2011 |
| First published: |
2011 |
| Authors: |
Peter Hrasko
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
104 |
| Edition: |
2011 ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-642-17809-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
Relativity physics >
General
|
| LSN: |
3-642-17809-X |
| Barcode: |
9783642178092 |
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