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Advent Of Relativity, The
Advent Of Relativity, The
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This popular book on special relativity was first published in Moscow back in 1961 under the Russian title. It is a narration of how physicists were distracted by fallacies and experimentally understood that the laws of cinematics and dynamics of objects moving at high speed can only be formulated with physical definitions for distance, time, or force. The last chapter, Photon Dreams, is addressed to science fiction fans, but the author proves that the laws of physics do not allow the construction of spaceships that could reach even the nearest stars during the life span of the team.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 10 March 2021
\n Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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This renowned book on special relativity made its debut in Moscow back in 1961, with the Russian title "Очевидное? Нет,ещё неизведанное," which translates to "Is it evident? No, it's unexplored yet!" This comprehensive exploration of the evolution of physical ideas ultimately paved the way for the discovery of special relativity. It serves as a captivating narrative that delves into the thoughts of physicists, ranging from Galileo to Newton, Lorentz, Poincare, and Einstein, as they grappled with various fallacies, such as the notion of aether (whether it was dragged or not). Through rigorous experimentation, it was ultimately established that the laws governing the dynamics and cinematography of objects in motion at high speeds could only be formulated with precise physical definitions for concepts like distance, time, and force.
Building upon these foundational principles, the rest of the book unfolds. The emphasis on scientific accuracy makes it accessible to individuals with a high school background. However, the final chapter, titled "Photon dreams," is particularly captivating for science fiction enthusiasts. Yet, the author disheartens the reader by revealing that the laws of physics as we currently understand them do not permit the construction of spaceships capable of reaching even the nearest stars within the lifespan of the expedition team.
\n Weight: 664g\n
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811231148\n \n
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