Einstein From B To Z

Author : John Stachel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0817641432

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Einstein from 'B' to 'Z' by John Stachel Pdf

John Stachel, the author of this collection of 37 published and unpublished articles on Albert Einstein, has written about Einstein and his work for over 40 years. Trained as a theoretical physicist specializing in the theory of relativity, he was chosen as the founding editor of The Collected papers of Albert Einstein 25 years ago, and is currently Director of the Boston University Center for Einstein Studies. Based on a detailed study of documentary evidence, much of which was newly discovered in the course of his work, Stachel debunks many of the old (and some new) myths about Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work. Throughout the volume, a new, more human picture of Einstein is offered to replace the plaster saint of popular legend. In particular, a youthful Einstein emerges from the obscurity that previously shrouded his early years, and much new light is shed on the origins of the special and general theories of relativity. Also discussed in some detail are Einstein's troubled relationship with his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity. The essays are grouped thematically into the following areas: * The Human Side * Editing the Einstein Papers * Surveys of Einstein's Work * Special Relativity * General Relativity * Quantum Theory * Einstein and Other Scientists * Book Reviews Because the essays are independent of one another, readers will be able to dip into this collection to satisfy varying interests. It will be of particular interest to historians of 20th century science, working physicists, and students, as well as to the many members of the general reading public who continue to be fascinated by aspects of Einstein's life and work.

Author : Robert E Kennedy
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191627484

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A Student's Guide to Einstein's Major Papers by Robert E Kennedy Pdf

Our understanding of the physical universe underwent a revolution in the early twentieth century - evolving from the classical physics of Newton, Galileo, and Maxwell to the modern physics of relativity and quantum mechanics. The dominant figure in this revolutionary change was Albert Einstein. In a single year, 1905, Einstein produced breakthrough works in three areas of physics: on the size and the effects of atoms; on the quantization of the electromagnetic field; and on the special theory of relativity. In 1916 he produced a fourth breakthrough work, the general theory of relativity. A Student's Guide to Einstein's Major Papers focuses on Einstein's contributions, setting his major works into their historical context, and then takes the reader through the details of each paper, including the mathematics. This book helps the reader appreciate the simplicity and insightfulness of Einstein's ideas and how revolutionary his work was, and locate it in the evolution of scientific thought begun by the ancient Greek natural philosophers.

Author : John J. Stachel
Publisher : Birkhauser
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Quantum theory
ISBN : 3764341432

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Einstein from "B" to "Z" by John J. Stachel Pdf

"Based on a detailed study of documentary evidence, much of which was newly discovered in the course of his work, Stachel debunks many of the old (and some new) myths about Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work. Throughout the volume, a new, more human picture of Einstein is offered to replace the plaster saint of popular legend. In particular, a youthful Einstein emerges from the obscurity that previously shrouded his early years, and much new light is shed on the origins of the special and general theories of relativity. Also discussed in some detail are Einstein's troubled relationship with his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Ashtekar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401001113

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Revisiting the Foundations of Relativistic Physics by Ashtekar Pdf

2) the globalization of capital has far outstripped the ability of current labor movements, organized at best on a national level, to conduct an effective defense of the interests of labor within capitalism, let alone to seriously challenge the cap italist system. To develop some form-or forms--of international organization of labor, long an ideological challenge ("Workers of the World Unite") has now become an urgent matter of survival for the labor movements of the world. Here is a challenge, on which I think broad agreement is possible: Even those who think capitalism is capable of indefinite survival must agree that it has functioned best in the past-for example, during the long period of post-World War II expansion when the power of capital has been effectively limited by the countervailing power of labor. Effective exercise of that power has always depended on overcoming the seg mentation of labor due to such factors as locality, race, gender, occupation, etc. , which stilIremain important. Above, I have singled out the two factors that today seem key to me: the split between mental and manual labor, and segmentation by nationality. Let all concerned about the current state of capitalism work to build up the countervailing power of labor, and let time show whether this results in nothing more than the better functioning of capitalism, or whether a new challenge to the system ultimately emerges.

Author : Thomas Ryckman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351707893

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Einstein by Thomas Ryckman Pdf

Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Less well known is that fundamental philosophical problems, such as concept formation, the role of epistemology in developing and explaining the character of physical theories, and the debate between positivism and realism, played a central role in his thought as a whole. Thomas Ryckman shows that already at the beginning of his career - at a time when the twin pillars of classical physics, Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell’s electromagnetism were known to have but limited validity - Einstein sought to advance physical theory by positing certain physical principles as secure footholds. That philosophy produced his greatest triumph, the general theory of relativity, and his greatest failure, an unwillingness to accept quantum mechanics. This book shows that Einstein’s philosophy grew from a lifelong aspiration for a unified theoretical representation encompassing all physical phenomena. It also considers how Einstein’s theories of relativity and criticisms of quantum theory shaped the course of 20th-century philosophy of science. Including a chronology, glossary, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading, Einstein is an ideal introduction to this iconic figure in 20th-century science and philosophy. It is essential reading for students of philosophy of science, and is also suitable for those working in related areas such as physics, history of science, or intellectual history.

Author : Abraham Albert Ungar
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 775 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811244124

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Analytic Hyperbolic Geometry And Albert Einstein's Special Theory Of Relativity (Second Edition) by Abraham Albert Ungar Pdf

This book presents a powerful way to study Einstein's special theory of relativity and its underlying hyperbolic geometry in which analogies with classical results form the right tool. The premise of analogy as a study strategy is to make the unfamiliar familiar. Accordingly, this book introduces the notion of vectors into analytic hyperbolic geometry, where they are called gyrovectors. Gyrovectors turn out to be equivalence classes that add according to the gyroparallelogram law just as vectors are equivalence classes that add according to the parallelogram law. In the gyrolanguage of this book, accordingly, one prefixes a gyro to a classical term to mean the analogous term in hyperbolic geometry. As an example, the relativistic gyrotrigonometry of Einstein's special relativity is developed and employed to the study of the stellar aberration phenomenon in astronomy.Furthermore, the book presents, for the first time, the relativistic center of mass of an isolated system of noninteracting particles that coincided at some initial time t = 0. It turns out that the invariant mass of the relativistic center of mass of an expanding system (like galaxies) exceeds the sum of the masses of its constituent particles. This excess of mass suggests a viable mechanism for the formation of dark matter in the universe, which has not been detected but is needed to gravitationally 'glue' each galaxy in the universe. The discovery of the relativistic center of mass in this book thus demonstrates once again the usefulness of the study of Einstein's special theory of relativity in terms of its underlying hyperbolic geometry.

Author : Bernd G. Schmidt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783540465805

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Einstein’s Field Equations and Their Physical Implications by Bernd G. Schmidt Pdf

This book serves two purposes. The authors present important aspects of modern research on the mathematical structure of Einstein's field equations and they show how to extract their physical content from them by mathematically exact methods. The essays are devoted to exact solutions and to the Cauchy problem of the field equations as well as to post-Newtonian approximations that have direct physical implications. Further topics concern quantum gravity and optics in gravitational fields. The book addresses researchers in relativity and differential geometry but can also be used as additional reading material for graduate students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Relativity (Physics)
ISBN : UCLA:L0087509493

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Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Don Howard,John J. Stachel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0817640304

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Einstein by Don Howard,John J. Stachel Pdf

This book, for a broad readership, examines the young Einstein from a variety of perspectives - personal, scientific, historical, and philosophical.

Author : Jong-Ping Hsu
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810238889

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Einstein's Relativity and Beyond by Jong-Ping Hsu Pdf

The purposes of this book are (1) to explore and expound relativity physics and four-dimensional symmetry from the logically simplest viewpoint by making one single postulate instead of two; and (2) to indicate the simplest generalization of the Lorentz transformation in order to cope with frames with constant linear accelerations. The fundamentally new ideas of the first purpose are developed on the basis of the term paper of a Harvard physics undergraduate. They lead to an unexpected affirmative answer to the long-standing question of whether it is possible to construct a relativity theory without postulating the constancy of the speed of light and retaining only the first postulate of special relativity. This question was discussed in the early years following the discovery of special relativity by many physicists, including Ritz, Tolman, Kunz, Comstock and Pauli, all of whom obtained negative answers. Furthermore, the new theory of relativity indicates the truly universal and fundamental constants in physics, and provides a broad view of relativistic physics beyond special relativity. It substantiates the view and sheds light on the understanding that the four-dimensional symmetry framework can accommodate many different concepts of physical time, including common time and Reichenbach's general concept of time. This logically simplest viewpoint of relativity allows a natural extension of the physics of particles and fields from inertial frames to noninertial frames in which the speed of light is not constant. New predictions in physics resulting from this new viewpoint are discussed. The book is based on papers by the author and his collaborators in Physics Letters A, Nuovo Cimento B, and Physical Review A and D.

Author : Ray d'Inverno,James Vickers
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780198862024

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Introducing Einstein's Relativity by Ray d'Inverno,James Vickers Pdf

There is little doubt that Einstein's theory of relativity captures the imagination. Not only has it radically altered the way we view the universe, but the theory also has a considerable number of surprises in store. This is especially so in the three main topics of current interest that this book reaches, namely: black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology. The main aim of this textbook is to provide students with a sound mathematical introduction coupled to an understanding of the physical insights needed to explore the subject. Indeed, the book follows Einstein in that it introduces the theory very much from a physical point of view. After introducing the special theory of relativity, the basic field equations of gravitation are derived and discussed carefully as a prelude to first solving them in simple cases and then exploring the three main areas of application. This new edition contains a substantial extension content that considers new and updated developments in the field. Topics include coverage of the advancement of observational cosmology, the detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron stars, and advancements in modern cosmology. Einstein's theory of relativity is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of the human mind. Yet, in this book, the author makes it possible for students with a wide range of abilities to deal confidently with the subject. Based on both authors' experience teaching the subject this is achieved by breaking down the main arguments into a series of simple logical steps. Full details are provided in the text and the numerous exercises while additional insight is provided through the numerous diagrams. As a result this book makes an excellent course for any reader coming to the subject for the first time while providing a thorough understanding for any student wanting to go on to study the subject in depth

Author : Schucking Engelbert L,Surowitz Eugene J
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814630092

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Einstein's Apple: Homogeneous Einstein Fields by Schucking Engelbert L,Surowitz Eugene J Pdf

We lift a veil of obscurity from a branch of mathematical physics in a straightforward manner that can be understood by motivated and prepared undergraduate students as well as graduate students specializing in relativity. Our book on 'Einstein Fields' clarifies Einstein's very first principle of equivalence (1907) that is the basis of his theory of gravitation. This requires the exploration of homogeneous Riemannian manifolds, a program that was suggested by Elie Cartan in 'Riemannian Geometry in an Orthogonal Frame,' a 2001 World Scientific publication.Einstein's first principle of equivalence, the key to his General Relativity, interprets homogeneous fields of acceleration as gravitational fields. The general theory of these 'Einstein Fields' is given for the first time in our monograph and has never been treated in such exhaustive detail. This study has yielded significant new insights to Einstein's theory. The volume is heavily illustrated and is accessible to well-prepared undergraduate and graduate students as well as the professional physics community.

Author : Lillian Rosanoff Lieber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Relativity (Physics)
ISBN : LCCN:38030771

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The Einstein Theory of Relativity by Lillian Rosanoff Lieber Pdf

Author : Rafael Ferraro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387699462

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Einstein's Space-Time by Rafael Ferraro Pdf

This excellent textbook offers a unique take on relativity theory, setting it in its historical context. Ideal for those interested in relativity and the history of physics, the book contains a complete account of special relativity that begins with the historical analysis of the reasons that led to a change in our view of space and time. Its aim is to foster a deep understanding of relativistic spacetime and its consequences for Dynamics.

Author : Albert Einstein
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein Pdf

The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein (International Bestseller) The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein: Discover the revolutionary ideas of Albert Einstein in The Special and General Theory. This international bestseller presents Einstein's groundbreaking theories of special and general relativity, which fundamentally changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity. With its clear and accessible prose, this book is an essential resource for students, scientists, and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the physical world. Why This Book? Albert Einstein's The Special and General Theory is a landmark work that transformed our understanding of the universe. This book presents Einstein's groundbreaking theories of special and general relativity, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to explore the mysteries of the cosmos. Albert Einstein, a German-born physicist and Nobel laureate, is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. His groundbreaking work on relativity and the theory of general relativity transformed our understanding of the universe and paved the way for many of the scientific discoveries of the modern era.