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.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autores principales: | , |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New Haven :
Yale University Press,
[2021]
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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.