How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) Paperback - 2014
by David Topper
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- Title How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)
- Author David Topper
- Binding Paperback
- Condition New
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer
- Publication date 2014
- Bookseller's Inventory # 2-1489994939
- ISBN 9781489994936 / 1489994939
- Weight 9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
- Dimensions 9.25 x 6.1 x 0.57 in (23.50 x 15.49 x 1.45 cm)
- Category Science
- Dewey Decimal Code 530.11
- Quantity available 1
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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 technical and popular (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.