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Klappentext Relativity, almost a hundred years old in its classic Einsteinian form, is one of the most fascinating threads running through science from Galileo's day to ours. This book, based on a short course at the University of Sussex, presents relativity as a natural outgrowth of dynamics: the concepts are introduced through careful physical reasoning and simple mathematics, and are then applied over a wide range, well meshed with current undergraduate syllabuses. Features* An accessible introduction through pre-Einstein relativity* Scrupulously assessed experimental evidence (mostly modern)* Elementary mathematics, aimed at a working acquaintance with kinematics, energy and momentum conservation, and the propagation of plane waves* The book includes many carefully chosen examples and student problemsIntroduction to the Relativity Principle is suitable for undergraduates studying physics, also as a preliminary to more formal courses designed for mathematicians. Zusammenfassung Die Relativität ist ein Thema, das Physik- und Mathematikstudenten gleichermaßen interessiert, fasziniert und unterhält. Sorgfältig geschrieben und strukturiert, handelt dieses Buch Theorie und Konzepte der Relativität ab; zahlreiche Beispiele und Übungsaufgaben aus der modernen Physik helfen beim Vertiefen des Stoffes. (09/99) Inhaltsverzeichnis Preliminaries.The Relativity Principle, and its Applications in Newtonian Physics.Einstein's Relativity Principle.KINEMATICS.Lorentz Transformations.Invariant Intervals and Space-Time Diagrams.Proper Time and Nonuniform Motion.Four-Vectors.Four-Acceleration.MOMENTUM AND ENERGY.Particle Dynamics: Momentum and Energy.Natural Units, and the Prevalence of MeV.Systems of Particles: Four-Momentum Conservation using Invariants.WAVES.Plane Waves.Light Waves in Empty Space: Aberration and Doppler Effect.Appendices.Problems.Index.
