Special relativity / T.M. Helliwell.

Author/creator Helliwell, T. M., 1936-
Format Book
Publication InfoSausalito, Calif. : University Science Books, ©2010.
Descriptionxv, 305 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Inertial frames and classical mechanics -- 2. Light and ether -- 3. Einstein's postulates -- 4. Time dilation -- 5. Lengths -- 6. Simultaneity -- 7. Paradoxes -- 8. The Lorentz transformation -- 9. Spacetime -- 10. Momentum -- 11. Energy -- 12. Applications -- 13. Transforming energy and momentum -- 14. Gravitation
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008055980
ISBN9781891389610
ISBN1891389610

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QC173.65 .H45 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold