Introducing Relativity A Graphic Guide |
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| Author:
| Bassett, Bruce |
| Editor:
| Edney, Ralph |
| Series title: | Introducing Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84831-057-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2005 |
| Publisher: | Icon Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.00 |
Book Description:
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Beginning near the speed of light and proceeding to explorations of space-time and curved spaces, Introducing Relativity plots a visually accessible course through the thought experiments that have given shape to contemporary physics. Scientists from Newton to Hawking add their unique contributions to this story, as we encounter Einstein's astounding vision of gravity as the curvature of space-time and arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful field equations. A unbeatable, captivating...
More DescriptionBeginning near the speed of light and proceeding to explorations of space-time and curved spaces, Introducing Relativity plots a visually accessible course through the thought experiments that have given shape to contemporary physics. Scientists from Newton to Hawking add their unique contributions to this story, as we encounter Einstein's astounding vision of gravity as the curvature of space-time and arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful field equations. A unbeatable, captivating graphic account of Einstein's strange world and how his legacy has been built upon since.