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Relativistic Mechanics, Time and Inertia
Tocaci, E.. Ed(S): Kilmister, C. W.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Kilmister, C. W. Translator(s): Vasilescu, V. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 439.
To accept the special theory of relativity has, it is universally agreed, consequences for our philosophical views about space and time. Indeed some have found these consequences so distasteful that they have refused to accept special relativity, despite its many satis factory empirical results, and so they have been forced to try to account for these results in alternative ways. But it is surprising that there is much less agreement about exactly what the philosophical conse quences are, especially when looked at in detail. Partly this arises because the results of the theory are derived in an elegant mathematical notation ... Read more
To accept the special theory of relativity has, it is universally agreed, consequences for our philosophical views about space and time. Indeed some have found these consequences so distasteful that they have refused to accept special relativity, despite its many satis factory empirical results, and so they have been forced to try to account for these results in alternative ways. But it is surprising that there is much less agreement about exactly what the philosophical conse quences are, especially when looked at in detail. Partly this arises because the results of the theory are derived in an elegant mathematical notation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400964082
SKU
V9789400964082
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