Elements of Relativity Theory

By D.F. Lawden and Derek F. Lawden

The basic concepts of relativity theory are conveyed through worked and unworked examples in this text, which requires no mathematics beyond elementary algebra. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, it places particular emphasis on physical principles and concepts. The author's extensive experience in teaching relativity theory to a broad spectrum of students is reflected in his approach, which anticipates the variety of difficulties encountered by newcomers to relativity theory. He explains basic concepts in complete detail, providing students with a thorough understanding of the subject and preparing them for deeper study. Starting with the special principle of relativity, the text progresses to examinations of the Lorentz transformation, velocity transformations, and relativistic mechanics. It concludes with an exploration of the general theory of relativity. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471908525
• ISBN13: 9780471908524
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.