The Mathematical Theory of Relativity (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
Series: Book 6 of 12 - THE ROYAL SCIENCE: Extraordinary Lectures
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the revolutionary realm of relativity, a scientific theory that has captivated the public's imagination. It embarks on a journey through the concept of 'space-time', a mathematical framework that transcends the limitations of traditional Euclidean geometry and Newtonian physics. The author meticulously constructs a comprehensive understanding of space-time, independent of physical notions like electricity or mass. The exploration begins with the simplest form of space-time, the Minkowski field, which characterizes the properties of Euclidean space and the uniform propagation of light. Through vivid descriptions and illustrative examples, the author elucidates the intricacies of distance, time, events, and simultaneity within this framework. The subsequent focus shifts to the more intricate Einstein field, where the author introduces the concept of gravitational potentials and their role in shaping our understanding of gravity. The book further examines the implications of relativity on physical measurements, delving into topics such as the Lorentz contraction and the Einstein dilation. It concludes by addressing the profound impact of relativity on our comprehension of the universe, revealing its ability to unveil hidden phenomena and provide quantitative explanations for previously unexplained observations. Ultimately, this book offers a captivating exploration of the mathematical foundations of relativity, shedding light on its remarkable power to reshape our understanding of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Mathematical Theory of Relativity (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Th. De Donder
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0282602496
- ISBN 13
- 9780282602499
- Series
- Book 6 of 12: THE ROYAL SCIENCE: Extraordinary Lectures
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This book includes ten lectures on the Mathematical Theory of Relativity, as I have developed it during the last twelve years. These lectures were delivered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the Spring Term of the academic year 1925  1926. I desire to express to this Institute my deepest gratitude for the invitation which has been extended to me to give these lectures. It was very pleasant to think that I would be able to collaborate in the scientific research of this important and celebrated institution, and to renew the ties of friendship with the intellectual élite of the American people. I have not been disappointed in my hopes. The cordial reception extended to me by my colleagues in the Departments of Physics and Mathe maties, the interesting conversations and exchanges of ideas I have had with them, have played no small part in creating this feeling. In the domain of thought we are all citizens of the same country. Barriers appear only where science ceases to cast its light; and these frontiers recede ever toward more remote regions. Thanks to science, the world becomes vaster and richer. The only revolutionists are scholars and artists, for they create new conditions and they change the aspect of the universe. To be sure, this evolution sometimes carries along with it sudden and terrible changes. Think of the Great War! The present adaptation towards the universality due to science is still painqy felt in many countries. In my fatherland, scientific reconstruction was greatly helped by the C. R. B. This Committee for Relief in Belgium was organized, during the war, for avoiding famine and, in collaboration with other American organizations, has helped Belgium very much in its new organization of teaching and scientific research. Indeed, Belgium will always remember with thankfulness and admiration that noble initiative of the United States of America.
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