Mathematics of Relativity (Dover Books on Physics) - Softcover

Rainich, George Yuri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486783251 ISBN 13: 9780486783253

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2014

Synopsis

Based on the ideas of Einstein and Minkowski, this concise treatment is derived from the author's many years of teaching the mathematics of relativity at the University of Michigan. Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, the text covers old physics, new geometry, special relativity, curved space, and general relativity.
Beginning with a discussion of the inverse square law in terms of simple calculus, the treatment gradually introduces increasingly complicated situations and more sophisticated mathematical tools. Changes in fundamental concepts, which characterize relativity theory, and the refinements of mathematical technique are incorporated as necessary. The presentation thus offers an easier approach without sacrifice of rigor.

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About the Author

A native of Odessa, Russia, George Yuri Rainich (1886–1968) emigrated to the United States in 1922 and taught at the University of Michigan for more than 30 years.

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Based on the ideas of Einstein and Minkowski, this concise treatment is derived from the author's many years of teaching the mathematics of relativity at the University of Michigan. Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, the text covers old physics, new geometry, special relativity, curved space, and general relativity.
Beginning with a discussion of the inverse square law in terms of simple calculus, the treatment gradually introduces increasingly complicated situations and more sophisticated mathematical tools. Changes in fundamental concepts, which characterize relativity theory, and the refinements of mathematical technique are incorporated as necessary. The presentation thus offers an easier approach without sacrifice of rigor.
Dover (2014) republication of the edition published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1950.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486783251
• ISBN 13: 9780486783253
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192