How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Topper, David (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 394
• Θέματα: Physics.; Gravitation.; Astronomy.; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics.; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.; Popular Science in Astronomy.

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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.