It's about time : understanding Einstein's relativity / N. David Mermin.
It's about time : understanding Einstein's relativity / N. David Mermin.
It's about time : understanding Einstein's relativity / N. David Mermin.
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Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2005.
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N530.11/118
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Language
English
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Physical content
xv, 192 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Preface : why another relativity book -- 1. The principle of relativity -- 2. Combining (small) velocities -- 3. The speed of light -- 4. Combining (any) velocities -- 5. Simultaneous events; synchronized clocks -- 6. Moving clocks run slowly; moving sticks shrink -- 7. Looking at a moving clock --...
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Publisher
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2005.
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"The book will appeal to intellectually curious readers of all kinds, including even professional physicists, who will be intrigued by its highly original approach."--BOOK JACKET....
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It's about time : understanding Einstein's relativity / N. David Mermin.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2005.
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N530.11/118
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74VKmMGOVM2Z
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmMGOVM2Z
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ISBN
0691122016 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780691122014 (cloth : alk. paper)
DDC
530.11
MMS ID
991020518709702626
