Very Special Relativity: An Illustrated Guide - Hardcover By Bais, Sander - GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780674026117
- Book Title
- Very Special Relativity : an Illustrated Guide
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Mathematics, Science
- Topic
- Geometry / General, Physics / Relativity, History, Physics / General
- Item Weight
- 13.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 150 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harvard University Press
ISBN-10
067402611X
ISBN-13
9780674026117
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038696956
Product Key Features
Book Title
Very Special Relativity : an Illustrated Guide
Number of Pages
150 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Geometry / General, Physics / Relativity, History, Physics / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Mathematics, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.1 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-009144
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
When space shrivels and time slows, the world according to Einstein's special theory of relativity can be a confusing place. Luckily, Sander Bais's new book is here to help...Pages of diagrams accompanied by concise explanations illuminate all the oddities of relativity, from the twin paradox to E=mc2. For visual learners looking for a substantial, no-frills tour of Einstein's universe, this little book is a trusty guide., Einstein'e(tm)s theory of special relativity charmed some physicists immediately, and the general public soon after. More than a century later, guides to the topic are still in demand. This attractive little book mirrors Einstein'e(tm)s theory in simplicity and design. Like a user manual for nonexperts seeking to understand the counterintuitive predictions of relativity, every page of concise text is paired with a space-time diagram. Bais, a theoretical physicist at the University of Amsterdam, chose a geometric approach intentionally, as it was the theories of relativity that drove physics back into the arena of geometry in the early 20th century. Visual learners will appreciate the pictorial language and lack of algebraic equations., A valiant attempt to visually depict the counterintuitive truths in Einstein's 1905 theory. Bais' vocabulary is friendly (to a point), and his spacetime grids, with their red, yellow and blue arrows, are certainly tantalizing. Staring at these grids long enough may well provide a flash of insight., None of us will ever have the opportunity to travel at the speed of light. We will therefore never directly experience the malleability of a world governed by Einstein's special theory of relativity. But spending time with this elegantly designed little book is a great way to try. With its fantastic visual aids and concise explanations, we get a glimpse of what it's like to live in a world of flexible time and pliable objects., Einstein's theory of special relativity charmed some physicists immediately, and the general public soon after. More than a century later, guides to the topic are still in demand. This attractive little book mirrors Einstein's theory in simplicity and design. Like a user manual for nonexperts seeking to understand the counterintuitive predictions of relativity, every page of concise text is paired with a space-time diagram. Bais, a theoretical physicist at the University of Amsterdam, chose a geometric approach intentionally, as it was the theories of relativity that drove physics back into the arena of geometry in the early 20th century. Visual learners will appreciate the pictorial language and lack of algebraic equations., The elegant illustrations help Bais lead the reader from Einstein's postulates through the ideas of simultaneity, inertial frames, time dilation and relativistic energy and momentum, eschewing the usual admonitions against equations. The author's clever idea of pairing every page of text with a space-time diagram (a graphical tool actually used by relativists) to illustrate the concepts and mathematics suits the geometrical basis of its subject perfectly...It is rare for science books to rate as objects in their own right, but Very Special Relativity is a lovely little object. You could easily imagine a web-based version of it, with a bit of animation to serve its pedagogical needs. Still, there is some quality about the hard covers and high resolution that even my 26-inch screen wouldn't be able to capture. No longer is there an excuse for physics textbooks to be expensive, boring, thick or stuffed with equations in order to qualify as good teaching material.
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Synopsis
Einstein's 'Special Theory of Relativity' radically changed our understanding of the world when it was published in 1905. In this book Sander Bais describes an original and uniquely effective way to convey the fundamental ideas of Einstein's theory., Using a series of easy-to-follow diagrams and elementary geometry, this visual guide to Einstein's Theory of Relativity explores fundamental concepts such as simultaneity, causality, and time dilation., Bais's previous book, The Equations , was widely read and roundly praised for its clear and commonsense explanation of the math in physics. Very Special Relativity brings the same accessible approach to Einstein's theory. Using a series of easy-to-follow diagrams and employing only elementary high school geometry, Bais conducts readers through the quirks and quandaries of such fundamental concepts as simultaneity, causality, and time dilation.
LC Classification Number
QC173.65
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