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The book opens with a description of the smooth transition from Newtonian to Einsteinian behaviour from electrons as their energy is progressively increased, and this leads directly to the relativistic expressions for mass, momentum and energy of a particle.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read and owned this book in the late 80s whilst studying for a physics degree. In the intervening years I lent my copy to someone who subsequently failed to return it. It has been missed, so much so that I recently bought a used copy of it to cure my longing - sad, I know! It is because I have recently re-acquired it that I am writing this review to tell anyone who cares that this really is a great book.
Now I also have a copy of another MIT Introductory Physics book by A.P. French, namely Newtonian Mechanics which I have to say is not such a great book as it is overly long and verbose. So I can only conclude that the Special Relativity book is just that, a bit special.
Despite the fact that the price has soared since I bought it I can still recommend this book as it is fairly short, clear, concise and readable ( well, as readable as any textbook can realistically be - I nearly wrote, relativistically ).
It was and still is to me the best introductory text book on Special Relativity available.
Now I also have a copy of another MIT Introductory Physics book by A.P. French, namely Newtonian Mechanics which I have to say is not such a great book as it is overly long and verbose. So I can only conclude that the Special Relativity book is just that, a bit special.
Despite the fact that the price has soared since I bought it I can still recommend this book as it is fairly short, clear, concise and readable ( well, as readable as any textbook can realistically be - I nearly wrote, relativistically ).
It was and still is to me the best introductory text book on Special Relativity available.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I have read many books on relativity (special and general) and have always been left with many questions. Most books, it seems, indulge in hand-waving explanations rather than finding a clear and easy to understand explanation of key concepts. This book is an exception. Starting from first principles, it addresses the concepts in a logical way and each chapter leaves the reader in happy awe at their new understanding.
This book is a must for anyone who wants to develop an understanding of Special Relativity.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read IT : in my opinion I think to be impossible find a comparable
book for SR.
Bad binding: poor paperback .
book for SR.
Bad binding: poor paperback .
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