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Special Relativity (M.I.T. Introductory Physics Series)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 530.11
EAN: 9780393097931
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0393097935
Label: W. W. Norton
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: August 19, 1968
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Studio: W. W. Norton
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Rating: - Great!
This book was in good condition, and is very easy to follow. Recommended for anyone wanting to learn university level modern physics but not wanting to go cross-eyed or get lost!
Rating: - A Classic
I purchased this classic work at MIT, circa 1972, and have referenced it too times to remember. When I bought it, the book was part of the M.I.T. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SERIES. It contains about everything one could wish for on the subject matter. The derived transformations for acceleration and force (i.e. of d(mv)/dt) have been especially useful, and are not often included in other books. It is truly a gem, created by a world class physics instructor at the top of his game. G.R.Dixon.
Rating: - The only book you need to learn special relativity
"Special relativity" is discussed in many classical mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum / modern physics textbooks. You may learn different aspects of this subject from these books.
This book is specifically designed and written for those who want to learn special relativity comprehensively from one single source.
The book starts with the basics of the theories behind special relativity with simple arguments and plain language. In the first 5 chapters, you learn the ... Read More
Rating: - comprehensive treatment and historical perspective
If you are looking for the fastest way to learn and use special relativity (this is not about general relativity as the previous reviewer says), this is not the best book to use.
After an introductory chapter 1, which quickly previews much of the later material, French systematically analyzes the many observations and contradictions (the Michelson-Morley experiment just one of them), astronomical and laboratory, about the behavior of light that fitted neither an ether-wave model or a particle ... Read More
Rating: - Simple introduction to a very complicated subject
This book was extremely helpful when I was taking a class on special relativity. The author introduces new concepts and rules in a very logical order, and the examples clearly illustrate the material. The book is written very clearly, especially for such a complicated subject. The problems in the back of every chapter allow you to test yourself and make sure you have grasped the material, since some of them have answers in the back of the book. Overall, a great book to either teach special relativity ... Read More
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