Mathematics of Relativity (Dover Books on Physics)

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: George Rainich

• Language: English

• Edition: Reprint

• ISBN: 9780486783253

• Pages: 192

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches

About The Book

George Rainich’s Mathematics of Relativity is a remarkable work that builds on the revolutionary ideas of Einstein and Minkowski. This concise text, originally developed from Rainich’s years of teaching the mathematics of relativity at the University of Michigan, is specifically geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics. The book introduces key concepts of old physics, new geometry, special relativity, curved space, and general relativity in a structured and accessible way.

Starting with simple calculus and the inverse square law, Rainich gradually increases the complexity of the subject matter while introducing more sophisticated mathematical tools. Throughout the book, he deftly incorporates the changes in fundamental concepts that characterize relativity theory, refining the mathematical techniques to make them easier to grasp without compromising rigor. This makes it an essential read for those looking to gain a deep and thorough understanding of the mathematical foundations of relativity theory.