2010 Reprint of 1920 First English Edition. First English translation of Einstein's theory of relativity. In this work Einstein intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general and scientific philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics. The theory of relativity enriched physics and astronomy during the 20th century. When first published, relativity superseded a 200-year-old theory of mechanics elucidated by Isaac Newton. It changed perceptions. For example, it overturned the concept of motion from Newton's day, into all motion is relative. Time was no longer uniform and absolute, as related to everyday experience. Furthermore, no longer could physics be understood as space by itself, and time by itself. Instead, an added dimension had to be taken into account with curved space-time. Time now depended on velocity, and contraction became a fundamental consequence at appropriate speeds.
Relativity: The Special And The General Theory
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Author: Einstein, Albert
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781891396304
Details:
Author: Einstein, Albert
Brand: Martino Fine Books
Edition: Translation
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 156
Release Date: 01-12-2010
Part Number: 76507
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781891396304
