Special Relativity for the Enthusiast / Thomas Strohm.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strohm, Thomas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Special relativity (Physics).

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, [2023]

Summary:

This textbook introduces special relativity with a focus on a profound understanding of the physics behind the theory. The main part of the book is targeted to undergraduates, for physics education, for undergraduate students in natural sciences in general, and even to interested laypersons. To serve these target groups, the book uses only basic mathematics and, in contrast to many other introductions to special relativity, the book is based on a pedagogical approach that relies on geometry and space-time diagrams to make the surprising predictions of the theory particularly clear. Special relativity is a geometric theory, and space-time diagrams are an efficient and easily understandable way to comprehend its implications. The textbook, however, is also suitable for advanced students and enthusiasts that already learned the basics of the special theory of relativity and want to know more. Special digression sections provide plenty of interesting material. Carefully selected problems with solutions and in-depth explanations for all key experiments help deepen the knowledge.

Contents:

Introduction

The limits of classical mechanics

The relativity principle of classical mechanics

Waves and light

The unsuccessful quest for the absolute inertial frame

Einstein’s solution: the special theory of relativity

Relativity of simultaneity

Length contraction

Time dilatation

Relativistic addition of velocities

The Lorentz transformation

Energy and momentum

Electrodynamics

Résumé

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Strohm, Thomas Special Relativity for the Enthusiast

ISBN:

9783031219245

OCLC:

1377562164