Minkowski Space The Spacetime of Special Relativity
In Minkowski-Space the space-time of special relativity is discussed on the basis of fundamental results of space-time theory. This idea has the consequence that the Minkowski-space can be characterized by 5 axioms, which determine its geometrical and kinematical structure completely. In this sense...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin ; Boston
De Gruyter
2017, ©2017
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| Series: | De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics
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| Collection: | DeGruyter MPG Collection - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | In Minkowski-Space the space-time of special relativity is discussed on the basis of fundamental results of space-time theory. This idea has the consequence that the Minkowski-space can be characterized by 5 axioms, which determine its geometrical and kinematical structure completely. In this sense Minkowski- Space is a prolegomenon for the formulation of other branches of special relativity, like mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics etc. But these applications are not subjects of this book. "Despite a few obvious typos, this excellent book has been produced to a high standard of accuracy and has been well-translated from German by Christian Pfeifer." MAA Reviews |
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| Physical Description: | VI, 123 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-3-11-048573-8 978-3-11-048461-8 978-3-11-048574-5 |