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Reimagining time : a light-speed tour of Einstein's theory of relativity /

A quirky, funny, and accessible blend of science and art that delves into the heart of Einstein's theory of relativity.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Bub, Tanya (Autor), Bub, Jeffrey (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2021]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface: The story of the book, with reading tips
  • Introduction: Light goes at one speed ...
  • Episode I: So time has to be relative ...
  • Episode II: As does simultaneity, which means lengths must contract with motion ...
  • Episode III: By a very particular amount ...
  • Episode IV: Revealing the exchange rate between energy and mass (E = mc[sup(2)])
  • Bonus Feature: The chicken or the egg? A take on Einstein's twin paradox
  • Geek Notes: For the skeptical relativist.