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How Einstein Created Relativity Out of Physics and Astronomy

How Einstein Created Relativity Out of Physics and Astronomy - Astrophysics and Space Science Library

2013

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book tracks the history of the theory of relativity through Einstein's life, with in-depth studies of its background as built upon by ideas from earlier scientists. The focus points of Einstein's theory of relativity include its development throughout his life; the origins of his ideas and his indebtedness to the earlier works of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Mach and others; the application of the theory to the birth of modern cosmology; and his quest for a unified field theory. Treading a fine line between the popular and technical (but not shying away from the occasional equation), this book explains the entire range of relativity and weaves an up-to-date biography of Einstein throughout.  The result is an explanation of the world of relativity, based on an extensive journey into earlier physics and a simultaneous voyage into the mind of Einstein, written for the curious and intelligent reader.

Book information

ISBN: 9781461447818
Publisher: Springer New York
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2013
DEWEY: 530.11
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 254
Weight: 578g
Height: 165mm
Width: 242mm
Spine width: 20mm