Theory of Relativity, Geometry - Differential, Geometry - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous

Relativity and Geometry

Name: Relativity and Geometry
Author: Roberto Torretti
ISBN: 9780486690469

by Roberto Torretti

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Overview

This high-level study discusses Newtonian principles and 19th-century views on electrodynamics and the aether. Additional topics include Einstein's electrodynamics of moving bodies, Minkowski spacetime, gravitational geometry, time and causality, and other subjects. Highlights include a rich exposition of the elements of the special and general theories of relativity. 1983 edition.

Synopsis

High-level study discusses Newtonian principles and 19th-century views on electrodynamics and the aether and covers Einstein's electrodynamics of moving bodies, Minkowski geometry, and other topics.