Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 263 mm, Gewicht: 908 g
The Physical World
Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 263 mm, Gewicht: 908 g
ISBN: 978-0-7503-0719-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book explores the use of waves on strings and sound waves to illustrate the behaviour of waves. It shows how Albert Einstein overturned Newtonian physics and predicted startling new effects such as time dilation and length contraction for objects travelling at close to the speed of light.
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Introduction. Fields that vary with time. Waves and electromagnetic radiation. Optics and optical instruments. Special relativity. Consolidation and skills development. Answers and comments. Acknowledgements. Index.