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The Special Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition
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Description for The Special Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition
paperback. Based upon the author's course at Simon Fraser University, this textbook develops the special theory of relativity from a mathematical perspective while offering many physical examples. Includes exercises, answers, and hints to selected problems. 27 illustrations. Series: Universitext. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 730.
Based on courses taught at the University of Dublin, Carnegie Mellon University, and mostly at Simon Fraser University, this book presents the special theory of relativity from a mathematical point of view. It begins with the axioms of the Minkowski vector space and the flat spacetime manifold. Then it discusses the kinematics of special relativity in terms of Lorentz tranformations, and treats the group structure of Lorentz transformations. Extending the discussion to spinors, the author shows how a unimodular mapping of spinor (vector) space can induce a proper, orthochronous Lorentz mapping on the Minkowski vector space. The second part begins ... Read more
Based on courses taught at the University of Dublin, Carnegie Mellon University, and mostly at Simon Fraser University, this book presents the special theory of relativity from a mathematical point of view. It begins with the axioms of the Minkowski vector space and the flat spacetime manifold. Then it discusses the kinematics of special relativity in terms of Lorentz tranformations, and treats the group structure of Lorentz transformations. Extending the discussion to spinors, the author shows how a unimodular mapping of spinor (vector) space can induce a proper, orthochronous Lorentz mapping on the Minkowski vector space. The second part begins ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Series
Universitext
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387940427
SKU
V9780387940427
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