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Hraskó, Péter.
Basic Relativity An Introductory Essay / [electronic resource] : by Péter Hraskó. - VIII, 104p. 16 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Physics .
From Time Dilation to E = mc^2 -- The Lorentz Transformation -- General Relativity -- Concluding Remarks -- Selected Problems.
This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the recent Gravity Probe B experiment.
9783642178108
Physics.
Mathematical physics.
Physics.
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.
Mathematical Methods in Physics.
Cosmology.
QC178 QC173.5-173.65
530.1
Basic Relativity An Introductory Essay / [electronic resource] : by Péter Hraskó. - VIII, 104p. 16 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Physics .
From Time Dilation to E = mc^2 -- The Lorentz Transformation -- General Relativity -- Concluding Remarks -- Selected Problems.
This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the recent Gravity Probe B experiment.
9783642178108
Physics.
Mathematical physics.
Physics.
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.
Mathematical Methods in Physics.
Cosmology.
QC178 QC173.5-173.65
530.1