How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and Astronomy

• Main Author: Topper, David (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 394
• Subjects: 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...

Table of 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.