Relativity for Scientists and Engineers - Brossura

Skinner, Ray

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486781364 ISBN 13: 9780486781365

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2014

Riassunto

An ideal choice for undergraduate students of science and engineering, this book presents a thorough exploration of the basic concepts of relativity. The treatment provides more than the typical coverage of introductory texts, and it offers maximum flexibility since many sections may be used independently, in altered order, or omitted altogether. Numerous problems — most with hints and answers — make this volume ideal for supplementary reading and self-study.
Nearly 300 diagrams illuminate the three-part treatment, which examines special relativity in terms of kinematics and introductory dynamics as well as general relativity. Specific topics include the speed of light, the relative character of simultaneity, the Lorentz transformation, the conservation of momentum and energy, nuclei and fundamental particles, the principle of equivalence and curved space-time, Einstein's equations, and many other topics.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Ray Skinner was a theoretical physicist who taught at the University of Saskatchewan for over 30 years.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0486781364
• ISBN 13: 9780486781365
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 348