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Special relativity

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ISBN 13:
9780198567479
author:
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format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford [England] ; Oxford University Press, 2005.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
176
Genre:
Science Textbook
Condition:
New
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£26.41

Description

This concise introduction to special relativity provides a modern and accessible understanding of space and time. By exploring the historical context and basic notions, readers will gain a solid foundation in this fundamental concept.

From its origins to various applications in physics and everyday life, this book offers a clear and gentle approach to mastering special relativity. With only basic high-school maths required, it's an ideal starting point for anyone looking to understand this subject.

Accurate reporting of the experimental foundations of special relativity is also provided, making this book suitable as background reading for students beginning a course in physics or simply for those seeking a thorough introduction to the subject.

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