The Theory of the Relativity of Motion

By Richard C. Tolman

Book Overview

Chapter I. Historical Development of Ideas as to the Nature of Space and Time

Chapter II. The Two Postulates of the Einstein Theory of Relativity The First Postulate of Relativity

Chapter III. Some Elementary Deductions

Chapter IV. The Einstein Transformation Equations for Space and Time

Chapter V. Kinematical Applications

Chapter VI. The Dynamics of a Particle

Chapter VII. The Dynamics of a System of Particles

Chapter VIII. The Chaotic Motion of a System of Particles

Chapter IX. The Principle of Relativity and the Principle of Least Action.

Chapter X. The Dynamics of Elastic Bodies

Chapter XI. The Dynamics of a Thermodynamic System

Chapter XII. Electromagnetic Theory.

Chapter XIII. Four-Dimensional Analysis

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9393971331
• ISBN13: 9789393971333
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: Hawk Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"