Basic relativity an introductory essay
This Brief presents a new way of introducing relativity theory, in which perplexing relativistic effects such as time dilation and Lorentz contraction are explained prior to the discussion of Lorentz-transformation. The notion of relativistic mass is shown to contradict the spirit of relativity theo...
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Format: | Electronic Resource |
Language: | English |
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Heidelberg, Germany
Springer Berlin
2011
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Series: | SpringerBriefs in Physics
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Online Access: | Available for UP System via Springer Link. |