Special Relativity For Physicists

Book Details

• Author: G. Stephenson

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: Reissue

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 128

• Release Date: 16-10-2019

• ISBN: 0800759836604

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches

• Language: English

About The Book
This concise and elegant introduction to special relativity is designed for nonspecialists, making it an excellent choice for undergraduates and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental concepts of special relativity and its applications. Written in a clear and approachable style, the book requires only a basic knowledge of three-dimensional vector analysis and avoids complex tensor calculus.

The treatment takes a historical perspective, exploring the development of the theory in a way that is both accessible and engaging. Topics covered include a thorough explanation of the Lorentz transformation, with applications to both optical and dynamical phenomena, as well as modern physics.

This book is ideal for readers seeking a lucid and insightful exploration of special relativity, with practical applications in classical and modern physics. The inclusion of an excellent bibliography further enriches this accessible and compact presentation of a key scientific theory.