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Wonderful World of Relativity A precise guide for the general reader

Steane Andrew
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk

Product details

ISBN
9780199694617
Published
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Weight
442 gr
Height
218 mm
Width
145 mm
Thickness
28 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
250

Author
Steane Andrew

Biographical note

Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002 and has been a Visiting Professor at various institutes. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics.

Wonderful World of Relativity A precise guide for the general reader

Steane Andrew
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk
Steane Andrew
Innbundet / 2011 / Engelsk
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This is a book which is really irreproachable

Hans Bouma, NVOX

Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undue oversimplifications.

Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany

This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It brings to life the excitement of this fascinating subject, for an audience including young people at school (post-16) and the general public with an interest in modern physics. It is different from existing books in that is uses many diagrams and simple equations (the reader is carefully guided through them), and richly rewards the reader with beautiful mathematical and physical insights. It begins by introducing spacetime, in the familiar context of low velocities. It then shows how Einstein's theory forces us to understand time in a new way. Paradoxes and puzzles are introduced and resolved, and the book culminates in a thorough unfolding of the relation between mass and energy. The book draws on the author's many years of experience in writing articles and reviews for a non-expert readership, and presenting physics to school pupils.
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This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It brings to life the excitement of this fascinating subject, for an audience including young people at school (post-16) and the general public with an interest in modern physics.
Read more
1. Introduction ; 2. A preview: the Laws of Motion ; 3. Something odd is happening all around us ; 4. Spacetime ; 5. Reference frames and coordinates ; 6. The basic principles of Relativity ; 7. Foundations re-explored. ; 8. Navigating in spacetime ; 9. Faster than light ; 10. Introduction to momentum and energy ; 11. Conclusion
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`This is a book which is really irreproachable' Hans Bouma, NVOX `Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undue oversimplifications.' Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany
Read more
Lively and visual, bringing to life the excitement of the subject Many diagrams and simple equations for the science enthusiast Clear explanations with an engaging, flowing style Beautiful insights into mathematical and physical ideas Allows the reader to understand for themselves, not just be awed by the author! Precise and thorough, not just a qualitative introduction
Read more
Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002 and has been a Visiting Professor at various institutes. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics.
Read more
Lively and visual, bringing to life the excitement of the subject Many diagrams and simple equations for the science enthusiast Clear explanations with an engaging, flowing style Beautiful insights into mathematical and physical ideas Allows the reader to understand for themselves, not just be awed by the author! Precise and thorough, not just a qualitative introduction
Read more

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This is a book which is really irreproachable

Hans Bouma, NVOX

Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undue oversimplifications.

Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany

This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It brings to life the excitement of this fascinating subject, for an audience including young people at school (post-16) and the general public with an interest in modern physics. It is different from existing books in that is uses many diagrams and simple equations (the reader is carefully guided through them), and richly rewards the reader with beautiful mathematical and physical insights. It begins by introducing spacetime, in the familiar context of low velocities. It then shows how Einstein's theory forces us to understand time in a new way. Paradoxes and puzzles are introduced and resolved, and the book culminates in a thorough unfolding of the relation between mass and energy. The book draws on the author's many years of experience in writing articles and reviews for a non-expert readership, and presenting physics to school pupils.
Read more
This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It brings to life the excitement of this fascinating subject, for an audience including young people at school (post-16) and the general public with an interest in modern physics.
Read more
1. Introduction ; 2. A preview: the Laws of Motion ; 3. Something odd is happening all around us ; 4. Spacetime ; 5. Reference frames and coordinates ; 6. The basic principles of Relativity ; 7. Foundations re-explored. ; 8. Navigating in spacetime ; 9. Faster than light ; 10. Introduction to momentum and energy ; 11. Conclusion
Read more
`This is a book which is really irreproachable' Hans Bouma, NVOX `Steane's book is original - it really starts with a level accessible to gifted schoolchildren and then guides the reader in a step-by-step manner and without much formalism to the central concepts of the theory. The book is perhaps as elementary as it can be without making undue oversimplifications.' Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany
Read more
Lively and visual, bringing to life the excitement of the subject Many diagrams and simple equations for the science enthusiast Clear explanations with an engaging, flowing style Beautiful insights into mathematical and physical ideas Allows the reader to understand for themselves, not just be awed by the author! Precise and thorough, not just a qualitative introduction
Read more
Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002 and has been a Visiting Professor at various institutes. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics.
Read more
Lively and visual, bringing to life the excitement of the subject Many diagrams and simple equations for the science enthusiast Clear explanations with an engaging, flowing style Beautiful insights into mathematical and physical ideas Allows the reader to understand for themselves, not just be awed by the author! Precise and thorough, not just a qualitative introduction
Read more

Product details

ISBN
9780199694617
Published
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Weight
442 gr
Height
218 mm
Width
145 mm
Thickness
28 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
250

Author
Steane Andrew

Biographical note

Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002 and has been a Visiting Professor at various institutes. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics.

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