Relativistic World. / Volume 1, : Mechanics.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus eBook-Package 2018
• VerfasserIn: Stepanov, Serhii,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Series: De Gruyter Textbook ; Volume 1
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (XIV, 390 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Introduction --; 1. The Lorentz Transformations --; 2. A Bit Of Philosophy And History --; 3. Kinematics --; 4. Dynamics --; 5. Force And Equations Of Motion --; 6. Non-Inertial Frames --; 7. Covariant Formalism --; 8. Dynamics In Covariant Notation --; 9. Curvilinear Coordinates --; 10. The Motion Of Rods And Gyroscopes --; 11. Quaternions --; 12. Velocity Space --; M. Mathematical Appendix --; C. Comments --; H. Help --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9783110515886; 9783110719550; 9783110604252; 9783110603255; 9783110604221; 9783110603224
• DOI: 10.1515/9783110515886
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph

In contrast to other introductions to special relativity, this one aims at a conceptually clear presentation of the theory. While not shying away from the proper mathematics, an emphasis is placed on an easy understanding of the underlying concepts, rather than technical calulcations only. With an entertaining writing style, comic-like illustrations and instructive problems, this textbook makes the entry to special relativity a lot easier.