How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and 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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Topper, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Astrophysics and Space Science Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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