Introduction to Special Relativity (Paperback)

Introduction to Special Relativity By Robert Resnick, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute This book gives an excellent introduction to the theory of special relativity. Professor Resnick presents a fundamental and unified development of the subject with unusually clear discussions of the aspects that usually trouble beginners. He includes, for example, a section on the common sense of relativity. His presentation is lively and interspersed with historical, philosophical and special topics (such as the twin paradox) that will arouse and hold the reader' s interest. You' ll find many unique features that help you grasp the material, such as worked-out examples, summary tables, thought questions and a wealth of excellent problems. The emphasis throughout the book is physical. The experimental background, experimental confirmation of predictions, and the physical interpretation of principles are stressed. The book treats relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and relativity and electromagnetism and contains special appendices on the geometric representation of space-time and on general relativity. Its organization permits an instructor to vary the length and depth of his treatment and to use the book either with or following classical physics. These features make it an ideal companion for introductory courses.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 1979
First published:	1968
Authors:	R. Resnick
Dimensions:	227 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-71725-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-471-71725-8
Barcode:	9780471717256

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