The Resource Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis
Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis
Resource Information
The item Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri Libraries.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
Resource Information
The item Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri Libraries.
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
- Summary
-
- "The theory of Special Relativity, although a century old, it is still a theory which has yet a long way to go. Special Relativity is the ground on which Particle Physics and General Relativity are based and constitutes an everyday laboratory practice. It is therefore important that the new physicist will understand it properly and deeply, while at the same time will be able to use it effectively as a working tool
- The first part of this book develops the necessary mathematics with emphasis on tensor analysis and differential geometry on the flat Minkowski space, and contains useful material that can serve as a quick reference tool as well
- It introduces the student into tensor analysis and the mathematical formalism required to manipulate Minkowski space-time. The reader will appreciate the geometric intuition incorporated into the standard algebraic index formalism and later on, the fact that the mathematics introduced is an adequate background for a smooth entrance into General Relativity, Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics
- The second part of this book begins with the conceptual foundations of the theory and in the later chapters applies the mathematics of the first part to the study of a variety of important physical problems including electromagnetism. The approach is fully covariant with many worked out examples. It presents the relativistic collisions in a new geometric way and prepares the student for the next steps into Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
- This book develops the conceptual foundations of Special Relativity and couples the mathematics with the physical considerations and applications. There is an interplay between mathematical ideas and physical principles and arguments, each subject preserving its own individuality whereas at the same time creating a consolidated unit. Emphasis is given to the reasoning which elucidates the structure of the theory
- Studying the contents of this book will make the reader appreciate Special Relativity both as a conceptual theory of Space-Time Physics and as a working tool in the laboratory. Both aspects are required in order to enter successfully the more advanced areas of Quantum Mechanics, Particle Physics and General Relativity required at the later stages of the studies."--Pub. desc
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xvii, 595 pages
- Contents
-
- Mathematical Part
- The Structure of the Theories of Physics
- Newtonian Physics
- The Foundation of Special Relativity
- The Physics of the Position Four-Vector
- Relativistic Kinematics
- Four-Acceleration
- Paradoxes
- Mass
- Four-Momentum
- Relativistic Reactions
- Four-Force
- Irreducible Decompositions
- The Electromagnetic Field
- Relativistic Angular Momentum
- The Covariant Lorentz Transformation
- Geometric Description of Relativistic Interactions
- Isbn
- 9783642038365
- Label
- Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions
- Title
- Special relativity
- Title remainder
- an introduction with 200 problems and solutions
- Statement of responsibility
- Michael Tsamparlis
- Language
- eng
- Summary
-
- "The theory of Special Relativity, although a century old, it is still a theory which has yet a long way to go. Special Relativity is the ground on which Particle Physics and General Relativity are based and constitutes an everyday laboratory practice. It is therefore important that the new physicist will understand it properly and deeply, while at the same time will be able to use it effectively as a working tool
- The first part of this book develops the necessary mathematics with emphasis on tensor analysis and differential geometry on the flat Minkowski space, and contains useful material that can serve as a quick reference tool as well
- It introduces the student into tensor analysis and the mathematical formalism required to manipulate Minkowski space-time. The reader will appreciate the geometric intuition incorporated into the standard algebraic index formalism and later on, the fact that the mathematics introduced is an adequate background for a smooth entrance into General Relativity, Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics
- The second part of this book begins with the conceptual foundations of the theory and in the later chapters applies the mathematics of the first part to the study of a variety of important physical problems including electromagnetism. The approach is fully covariant with many worked out examples. It presents the relativistic collisions in a new geometric way and prepares the student for the next steps into Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
- This book develops the conceptual foundations of Special Relativity and couples the mathematics with the physical considerations and applications. There is an interplay between mathematical ideas and physical principles and arguments, each subject preserving its own individuality whereas at the same time creating a consolidated unit. Emphasis is given to the reasoning which elucidates the structure of the theory
- Studying the contents of this book will make the reader appreciate Special Relativity both as a conceptual theory of Space-Time Physics and as a working tool in the laboratory. Both aspects are required in order to enter successfully the more advanced areas of Quantum Mechanics, Particle Physics and General Relativity required at the later stages of the studies."--Pub. desc
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Tsamparlis, Michael
- Dewey number
- 530.11
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QC173.65
- LC item number
- .T73 2010
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Special relativity (Physics)
- Vector analysis
- Special relativity (Physics)
- Vector analysis
- Label
- Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (page 589) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Mathematical Part -- The Structure of the Theories of Physics -- Newtonian Physics -- The Foundation of Special Relativity -- The Physics of the Position Four-Vector -- Relativistic Kinematics -- Four-Acceleration -- Paradoxes -- Mass -- Four-Momentum -- Relativistic Reactions -- Four-Force -- Irreducible Decompositions -- The Electromagnetic Field -- Relativistic Angular Momentum -- The Covariant Lorentz Transformation -- Geometric Description of Relativistic Interactions
- Control code
- 432409372
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- xvii, 595 pages
- Isbn
- 9783642038365
- Lccn
- 2009940408
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)432409372
- Label
- Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (page 589) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Mathematical Part -- The Structure of the Theories of Physics -- Newtonian Physics -- The Foundation of Special Relativity -- The Physics of the Position Four-Vector -- Relativistic Kinematics -- Four-Acceleration -- Paradoxes -- Mass -- Four-Momentum -- Relativistic Reactions -- Four-Force -- Irreducible Decompositions -- The Electromagnetic Field -- Relativistic Angular Momentum -- The Covariant Lorentz Transformation -- Geometric Description of Relativistic Interactions
- Control code
- 432409372
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- xvii, 595 pages
- Isbn
- 9783642038365
- Lccn
- 2009940408
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)432409372
Library Links
Embed
Settings
Select options that apply then copy and paste the RDF/HTML data fragment to include in your application
Embed this data in a secure (HTTPS) page:
Layout options:
Include data citation:
<div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.library.missouri.edu/portal/Special-relativity--an-introduction-with-200/y8WHJrY_EWU/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.library.missouri.edu/portal/Special-relativity--an-introduction-with-200/y8WHJrY_EWU/">Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.library.missouri.edu/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.library.missouri.edu/">University of Missouri Libraries</a></span></span></span></span></div>
Note: Adjust the width and height settings defined in the RDF/HTML code fragment to best match your requirements
Preview
Cite Data - Experimental
Data Citation of the Item Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis
Copy and paste the following RDF/HTML data fragment to cite this resource
<div class="citation" vocab="http://schema.org/"><i class="fa fa-external-link-square fa-fw"></i> Data from <span resource="http://link.library.missouri.edu/portal/Special-relativity--an-introduction-with-200/y8WHJrY_EWU/" typeof="Book http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/Item"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a href="http://link.library.missouri.edu/portal/Special-relativity--an-introduction-with-200/y8WHJrY_EWU/">Special relativity : an introduction with 200 problems and solutions, Michael Tsamparlis</a></span> - <span property="potentialAction" typeOf="OrganizeAction"><span property="agent" typeof="LibrarySystem http://library.link/vocab/LibrarySystem" resource="http://link.library.missouri.edu/"><span property="name http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/label"><a property="url" href="http://link.library.missouri.edu/">University of Missouri Libraries</a></span></span></span></span></div>
