How Einstein created relativity out of physics and astronomy / David R. Topper.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Topper, David R.

Series:

Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 0067-0057 ; 394

Astrophysics and space science library, 0067-0057

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Relativity (Physics).

Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.

Einstein, Albert.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2013.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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. <br> <br> 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.

Contents:

Part I: Genesis: Riding a Beam of Light

Part II: Special Relativity

Part III: General Relativity

Part IV: Cosmology

Part V: Exodus: Quest for a Unified Field Theory.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-64032-5

1-4614-4782-8

OCLC:

812300518