Conceptual Evolution of Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics

This book provides an introduction to Newtonian and relativistic mechanics. Unlike other books on the topic, which generally take a 'top-down' approach, it follows a novel system to show how the concepts of the 'science of motion' evolved through a veritable jungle of intermediat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ghosh, Amitabha
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introdution
  • Evolution of Dynamics
  • Some Basic Concepts in Newtonian Mechanics
  • Basic Concepts in Special Relativity
  • Principle of Equivalence and Physical Foundations of General Theory of Relativity