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Introduction to Special Relativity
Robert Resnick
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Description for Introduction to Special Relativity
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471717256
SKU
V9780471717256
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About Robert Resnick
Robert Resnick was a physics educator and author of physics textbooks. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 11, 1923 and graduated from the Baltimore City College high school in 1939. He received his B.A. in 1943 and his Ph.D. in 1949, both in physics from Johns Hopkins University.
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