The Special Theory of Relativity

Authors: Christodoulides, Costas
Presents a systematic description of more than 50 of the main relevant experiments
Includes detailed solutions of all the problems at the end of the book
Describes the historical development of the theory in detail

This book offers a comprehensive, university-level introduction to Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. In addition to the purely theoretical aspect, emphasis is also given to its historical development as well as to the experiments that preceded the theory and those performed in order to test its validity.The main body of the book consists of chapters on Relativistic Kinematics and Dynamics and their applications, Optics and Electromagnetism. These could be covered in a one-semester course. A more advanced course might include the subjects examined in the other chapters of the book and its appendices.As a textbook, it has some unique characteristics: It provides detailed proofs of the theorems, offers abundant figures and discusses numerous examples. It also includes a number of problems for readers to solve, the complete solutions of which are given at the end of the book.It is primarily intended for use by university students of physics, mathematics and engineering. However, as the mathematics needed is of an upper-intermediate level, the book will also appeal to a more general readership.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
130 b/w illustrations
Additional Information
Original Greek edition published by Tziolas Publications, 2014
Topics
Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

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