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An Illustrated Guide to Relativity
Tatsu Takeuchi
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Description for An Illustrated Guide to Relativity
Paperback. A unique book explaining Einstein's special theory of relativity through diagrams rather than equations, for physics students and non-science majors. Num Pages: 266 pages, 137 colour illus. 69 exercises. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 430. 266 pages, 137 colour illus. 69 exercises. Unique book explaining Einstein's special theory of relativity through diagrams rather than equations, for physics students and non-science majors. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PHR. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight: 430.
Aimed at both physics students and non-science majors, this unique book explains Einstein's special theory of relativity pictorially, using diagrams rather than equations. The diagrams guide the reader, step-by-step, from the basics of relativity to advanced topics including the addition of velocities, Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the twin paradox, Doppler shift, and Einstein's famous equation E=mc². The distinctive figures throughout the book enable the reader to visualize the theory in a way that cannot be fully conveyed through equations alone. The illustrative explanations in this book maintain the logic and rigour necessary for physics students, yet are simple enough to ... Read more
Aimed at both physics students and non-science majors, this unique book explains Einstein's special theory of relativity pictorially, using diagrams rather than equations. The diagrams guide the reader, step-by-step, from the basics of relativity to advanced topics including the addition of velocities, Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the twin paradox, Doppler shift, and Einstein's famous equation E=mc². The distinctive figures throughout the book enable the reader to visualize the theory in a way that cannot be fully conveyed through equations alone. The illustrative explanations in this book maintain the logic and rigour necessary for physics students, yet are simple enough to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
266
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
430g
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521141000
SKU
V9780521141000
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About Tatsu Takeuchi
Tatsu Takeuchi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech. This book grew from the 'Highlights of Contemporary Physics' course he taught for many years. Primarily aimed at non-physics majors, it has been highly popular among physics students as well.
Reviews for An Illustrated Guide to Relativity
'… well written and entertaining … For those who are non-mathematically minded, it is all you need to gain a good understanding of Einstein's special theory of relativity. For those who like a good equation, it's still a great companion.' CERN Courier (cerncourier.com) '… I have never seen such an original guide for newcomers in science … It is clear ... Read more