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Basic Relativity: An Introductory Essay

By Péter Hraskó (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2011
ISBN
364217809X, 9783642178092
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-17810-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1401117 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Physics
Edition
1
Pages
104\107
Time added
2011-09-15 05:00:54
Classical and Quantum GravitationRelativity Theory;Mathematical Methods in Physics;

Description

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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