Resnick Relativity Cloth - Hardcover

RESNIC

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047171724X ISBN 13: 9780471717249

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1968

Synopsis

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 physical. The experimental background, experimental confirmation of predictions, and the physical interpretation of principles are stressed. The book treats relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and relativity and electromagnetism and contains special appendices on the geometric representation of space–time and on general relativity. Its organization permits an instructor to vary the length and depth of his treatment and to use the book either with or following classical physics. These features make it an ideal companion for introductory courses.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1968
• ISBN 10: 047171724X
• ISBN 13: 9780471717249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226