[PDF] Space Time For Absolute Beginners eBook

Author : Tony Goldsmith
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,24 MB
Release : 2018-04-02
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ISBN : 9781980271048

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In the Twentieth Century Albert Einstein and others made some astonishing discoveries. They showed us how our universe could start with a Big Bang which seems to allow something to appear from nothing, that Space can be curved and why there may have been a time when there was no Time. If you have always been absolutely baffled by anything related to Space-time then this book is for you. My writing mission is to engage with a new audience that has no previous knowledge of science, and I go to great lengths (without any equations) to make sure that everybody can fully understand my explanations.Unfortunately, Space-time has a reputation for being difficult. The first thing I will do is show that this claim is false. In this book nothing is too hard to understand and I will also encourage you to participate in the scientific process. Don't worry, you are not going to need your own laboratory; everything can be done in the comfort of your own home with Thought Experiments.

Author : Tim Maudlin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0691165718

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Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-time This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more. Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory Provides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein Explains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time Covers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more Requires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics

Author : Mike Dooley
Publisher : TUTs Adventurers Club
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0981460259

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A story about the origins of space, time, miracles and more. "Lost in Space" offers a totally unique way for each of its readers to assess their own place in reality. This book is for all those who are in search of life's truths.

Author : Robert M. Wald
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 28,79 MB
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226870375

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"Wald's book is clearly the first textbook on general relativity with a totally modern point of view; and it succeeds very well where others are only partially successful. The book includes full discussions of many problems of current interest which are not treated in any extant book, and all these matters are considered with perception and understanding."—S. Chandrasekhar "A tour de force: lucid, straightforward, mathematically rigorous, exacting in the analysis of the theory in its physical aspect."—L. P. Hughston, Times Higher Education Supplement "Truly excellent. . . . A sophisticated text of manageable size that will probably be read by every student of relativity, astrophysics, and field theory for years to come."—James W. York, Physics Today

Author : Sean M. Carroll
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 19,10 MB
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108488390

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An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory's foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications.

Author : Bernard Schutz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521887054

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Second edition of a widely-used textbook providing the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with minimal mathematical background.

Author : Robert Resnick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 14,13 MB
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471717258

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This book gives an excellent introduction to the theory of special relativity. Professor Resnick presents a fundamental and unified development of the subject with unusually clear discussions of the aspects that usually trouble beginners. He includes, for example, a section on the common sense of relativity. His presentation is lively and interspersed with historical, philosophical and special topics (such as the twin paradox) that will arouse and hold the reader's interest. You'll find many unique features that help you grasp the material, such as worked-out examples,summary tables,thought questions and a wealth of excellent problems. The emphasis throughout the book is physical. The experimental background, experimental confirmation of predictions, and the physical interpretation of principles are stressed. The book treats relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and relativity and electromagnetism and contains special appendices on the geometric representation of space-time and on general relativity. Its organization permits an instructor to vary the length and depth of his treatment and to use the book either with or following classical physics. These features make it an ideal companion for introductory courses.

Author : Max Born
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 10,89 MB
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486142124

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Semi-technical account includes a review of classical physics (origin of space and time measurements, Ptolemaic and Copernican astronomy, laws of motion, inertia, more) and of Einstein's theories of relativity.