Very short introductions relativity

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Einstein's theory of relativity shattered the world of physics - replacing Newtonian ideas of space and time with bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions: a world of slowing clocks and stretched space, black holes and curved space-time. This Very Short Introduction explores and explains the theory in an accessible and understandable way.



100 years ago, Einstein's theory of relativity shattered the world of physics. Our comforting Newtonian ideas of space and time were replaced by bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions: if you move at high speed, time slows down, space squashes up and you get heavier; travel fast enough and you could weigh as much as a jumbo jet, be squashed thinner than a CD without feeling a thing - and live for ever. And that was just the Special Theory. With the General Theory came even stranger ideas of curved space-time, and changed our understanding of gravity and the cosmos. This authoritative and entertaining Very Short Introduction makes the theory of relativity accessible and understandable. Using very little mathematics, Russell Stannard explains the important concepts of relativity, from E=mc2 to black holes, and explores the theory's impact on science and on our understanding of the universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 24 juli 2008

Aantal pagina's: 128

Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub

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Hoofdauteur: Russell Stannard

Hoofduitgeverij: Oxford University Press

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Product breedte: 117 mm

Product hoogte: 7 mm

Product lengte: 174 mm

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Verpakking breedte: 117 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 7 mm

Verpakking lengte: 174 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 117 g

EAN: 9780199236220

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