Special relativity : a first encounter, 100 years since Einstein / Domenico Giulini.
Special relativity : a first encounter, 100 years since Einstein / Domenico Giulini.
Special relativity : a first encounter, 100 years since Einstein / Domenico Giulini.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N530.11/116
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English
German
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. Origin and significance of special relativity -- 2. Historical developments -- 3. Foundations of special relativity -- 4. Further consequences and applications of special relativity -- 5. Closer encounters with special topics -- Symbols, units, constants -- Picture credits.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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"This book aims to provide a modern and compact introduction to Special Relativity and goes beyond the basic facts to present a true understanding, whilst keeping content to an elementary level (basic high-school mathematics is sufficient for mastering the material). It starts with a broad historical overview and motivation of the basic notions, be...
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Special relativity : a first encounter, 100 years since Einstein / Domenico Giulini.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N530.11/116
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ISBN
0198567464 (hbk : alk. paper)
9780198567479 (alk. paper)
0198567472 (alk. paper)
9780198567462 (hbk : alk. paper)
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530.11
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991019727439702626
