Sidelights Relativity Ether Relativity Geometry by Albert Einstein (25 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 56 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. ; ISBN: 048624511X (pbk.) :; 9780486245119 (pbk.) LCCN: 83-5275 ; LC: QC173.58; Dewey: 530.1/1 ; OCLC: 9394591 ; photogrpahic pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; "One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of all other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts. In spite of this, the investigator in another department of science would not need to envy the mathematician if the laws of mathematics referred to objects of our mere imagination, and not to objects of reality. For it cannot occasion surprise that different persons should arrive at the same logical conclusions when they have already agreed upon the fundamental laws (axioms), as well as the methods by which other laws are to be deduced therefrom." ; slight smudge on edge of textblock, else VG. Book.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing history of the concept of "ether," a hypothetical medium once thought to permeate all of space. The author explores how the idea of ether arose from the scientific quest to understand the nature of forces, specifically those operating at a distance, such as gravity. The author traces the evolution of the ether concept from Newton's theory of gravitation to the development of the electromagnetic theory by Maxwell and Lorentz. The book then highlights the pivotal shift brought about by Einstein's theory of relativity, which challenged the very existence of ether as a physical entity. The author delves into the profound implications of Einstein's insights on the nature of space and time. He explores how relativity led to a fundamental re-evaluation of the relationship between geometry and experience, questioning the long-held belief that Euclidean geometry was the only accurate description of the universe. The author thoughtfully examines the implications of these ideas for understanding the structure of the universe, both on a local and cosmic scale. Ultimately, the book reveals how the concept of ether has served as a vital, if sometimes elusive, thread in the tapestry of scientific understanding, continually shaping our comprehension of the universe's fundamental nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Einstein, Albert. Sidelights on Relativity. I. Ether and Relativity II. Geometry and Experience New York, Dutton, 1922. 56 pages. Text is in good condition, and crip. The title on the cover is mostly faded away. Overall, a GOOD copy of this work. Green cloth. New York, Dutton, 1922. 56 pages. Text is in good condition, and crisp. The title on the cover is mostly faded away. Overall, a GOOD copy of this work. Green cloth. …

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Einstein strips back the seeming mysteries of motion and measurement. It reads with crystalline clarity. Sidelights On Relativity is a relativity essays collection that brings together two concise expositions in which Einstein confronts the theory of ether and the way geometry shapes physical law. Born of scientific lectures early 20th century and closely tied to debates that defined early modern physics, the essays distil complex argument into conversational yet exact prose. They probe the foundations of spacetime, set the grammar of geometry alongside empirical thought, and show how geometry and physics meet as abstract form engages observables. Part popular address and part technical reflection, this volume functions as a physics students reference while remaining perfectly approachable for curious readers. For science history readers and anyone tracing the rise of modern physics, these pages offer a clear vantage on conceptual shifts that made the 1920s scientific works so consequential; among Einstein relativity works this is a compact, humane statement of method and meaning. Place it beside a physics classics anthology or on a shelf of foundational science texts - the intellectual rewards accumulate with every careful re-reading.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Casual readers encounter lucid exposition and a rare chance to hear Einstein thinking in sentences rather than symbols; classic-literature collectors recognise a cultural artefact that illuminates how foundational science texts were argued and presented in public. Whether consulted as a working reference or read for quiet wonder, this edition invites re-engagement with ideas that still shape how we think about space, time and measurement. Historians of science and philosophers of physics will welcome a concise witness to an era of rapid change. Each reading rewards renewed attention to argument and to the craft of explanation.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Sidelights On Relativity I. Ether And Relativity Ii. Geometry And Experience | Albert Einstein | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2020 | Alpha Editions | EAN 9789354219030 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…