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G. Barton - Introduction to the Relativity Principle - 9780471998969 - V9780471998969
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Introduction to the Relativity Principle

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Description for Introduction to the Relativity Principle Paperback. Relativity forms a core part of the physics curriculum. This introductory book offers a concise treatment of relativity, starting with Galilean transformations and the uses of relativity in Newtonian mechanics. Num Pages: 240 pages, index. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
Relativity, almost a hundred years old in its classic Einsteinian form, is one of the most fascinating threads running through science from Galileo's day to ours. This book, based on a short course at the University of Sussex, presents relativity as a natural outgrowth of dynamics: the concepts are introduced through careful physical reasoning and simple mathematics, and are then applied over a wide range, well meshed with current undergraduate syllabuses. Features
* An accessible introduction through pre-Einstein relativity
* Scrupulously assessed experimental evidence (mostly modern)
* Elementary mathematics, aimed at a working acquaintance with kinematics, energy ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471998969
SKU
V9780471998969
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About G. Barton
G. Barton is the author of Introduction to the Relativity Principle, published by Wiley.

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