RelativityTime's 'Man of the Century', Albert Einstein is the unquestioned founder of modern physics. His theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short book Einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory which has shaped the world we live in today. Unsurpassed by any subsequent books on relativity, this remains the most popular and useful exposition of Einstein's immense contribution to human knowledge. |
Contents
The General Theory of Relativity | 42 |
Considerations on the Universe as a Whole | 74 |
Appendices | 83 |
Bibliography | 113 |
| 114 | |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acceleration according appears basis behaviour body of reference called carriage chest classical mechanics clocks co-ordinate system concept condition connection consideration considered constant construction continuum corresponding course definition derived described determined difficulty direction disc distance earth embankment energy equal equations Euclidean existence experience expression fact fixed four-dimensional fundamental Galileian geometry given gravitational field hold idea imagine important independent inertial system influence interpretation kind length light Lorentz transformation magnitude manner mass material matter means measured measuring-rods motion moving nature objects observer obtained origin particular physical plane position possible present principle of relativity propagation question railway reality reference-body regard relation respect rest result rods satisfy sense simple simultaneous space space-time special theory square stars statement straight line surface theoretical theory of relativity things thought train universe validity values velocity