Publication

2002 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany

Language

English

Word Count

77,250 words, Guess

Page Count

309 pages

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and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC530.11
  • LCCQC173.65 .F39 2002
  • LCCQC173.65.F39 2002

Description

While the theory of special relativity is often associated with the idea of traveling faster than light, this book shows that in all these cases subtle forces of nature conspire to prevent these motions being harnessed to send signals faster than the speed of light.The author tackles these topics both conceptually, with minimal or no mathematics, and quantitatively, making use of numerous illustrations to clarify the discussion. The result is a joy to read for both scientists familiar with the subject and laypeople wishing to understand something of special relativity.

Description

While the theory of special relativity is often associated with the idea of traveling faster than light, this book shows that in all these cases subtle forces of nature conspire to prevent these motions being harnessed to send signals faster than the speed of light. The author tackles these topics both conceptually, with minimal or no mathematics, and quantitatively, making use of numerous illustrations to clarify the discussion. The result is a joy to read for both scientists familiar with the subject and laypeople wishing to understand something of special relativity.

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  • Special relativity and motions faster than lightWiley-VCH2002-01-01

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