{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-relativity-principle-isbn-9780471998952","title":"Introduction to the Relativity Principle","description":"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\u003cbr\u003e * An accessible introduction through pre-Einstein relativity\u003cbr\u003e * Scrupulously assessed experimental evidence (mostly modern)\u003cbr\u003e * Elementary mathematics, aimed at a working acquaintance with kinematics, energy and momentum conservation, and the propagation of plane waves\u003cbr\u003e * The book includes many carefully chosen examples and student problems\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to the Relativity Principle is suitable for undergraduates studying physics, also as a preliminary to more formal courses designed for mathematicians.Die Relativität ist ein Thema, das Physik- und Mathematikstudenten gleichermaßen interessiert, fasziniert und unterhält. Sorgfältig geschrieben und strukturiert, handelt dieses Buch Theorie und Konzepte der Relativität ab; zahlreiche Beispiele und Übungsaufgaben aus der modernen Physik helfen beim Vertiefen des Stoffes. (09\/99) Preliminaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Relativity Principle, and its Applications in Newtonian Physics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Einstein's Relativity Principle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e KINEMATICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lorentz Transformations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Invariant Intervals and Space-Time Diagrams.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Proper Time and Nonuniform Motion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Four-Vectors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Four-Acceleration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MOMENTUM AND ENERGY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Particle Dynamics: Momentum and Energy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Natural Units, and the Prevalence of MeV.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Systems of Particles: Four-Momentum Conservation using Invariants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WAVES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plane Waves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Light Waves in Empty Space: Aberration and Doppler Effect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003eG. Barton is the author of Introduction to the Relativity Principle, published by Wiley.  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\u003cbr\u003e * An accessible introduction through pre-Einstein relativity\u003cbr\u003e * Scrupulously assessed experimental evidence (mostly modern)\u003cbr\u003e * Elementary mathematics, aimed at a working acquaintance with kinematics, energy and momentum conservation, and the propagation of plane waves\u003cbr\u003e * The book includes many carefully chosen examples and student problems\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to the Relativity Principle is suitable for undergraduates studying physics, also as a preliminary to more formal courses designed for mathematicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989468332261,"sku":"NP9780471998952","price":247.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471998952.jpg?v=1761784221","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-the-relativity-principle-isbn-9780471998952","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}