How Einstein created relativity out of physics and astronomy

How Einstein created relativity out of physics and astronomy

by Topper, David R.

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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> Tr…

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  • Full title :How Einstein created relativity out of physics and astronomy / David R. Topper.

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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.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2013.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Springer
  • Place of Publication:New York, NY
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2013.

Notes

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (1 texte électronique) : : illustrations, fichiers PDF

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:1461447828, 9781461447825
  • oclc:ocn834911011
  • LC Classification:QC173.52
  • Dewey Decimal:530.11

Subjects

e-books Einstein, Albert History Livres numériques Relativité (Physique) -- Histoire Relativity (Physics) Relativity (Physics) -- History

Writers

Topper, David R.

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