Basic Relativity

An Introductory Essay

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Gravity, Mathematical Physics
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Author: Péter Hraskó ISBN: 9783642178108
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Publication: March 22, 2011
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Péter Hraskó
ISBN: 9783642178108
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication: March 22, 2011
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the recent Gravity Probe B experiment.

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This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theory and the true significance of the mass-energy relation is contrasted with the popular view of it. The author discusses the twin paradox from the point of view of both siblings. Last but not least, the fundamentals of general relativity are described, including the recent Gravity Probe B experiment.

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