Einstein's Mirror
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Einstein's Mirror

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Einstein's Mirror

About this book

Einstein's Mirror is a book on relativity with a difference. Following the successful format of their earlier book, The Quantum Universe, the authors blend a simple, non-mathematical account of the underlying theory of special relativity and gravitation with a description of the way these theories have been triumphantly supported by experiment. Applications of relativity in atomic and nuclear physics are wide-ranging, from satellite navigation systems, particle accelerators and nuclear power to quantum chemistry, anti-matter and black holes. The text is enlivened by a superb collection of photographs and by amusing anecdotes about the early pioneers. The closing chapter examines the influence of Einstein's relativity on the development of science fiction. Final year students at school, general readers with an interest in science, and undergraduates in science subjects will all enjoy and benefit from this fascinating and accessible introduction to one of the most profound scientific discoveries of the twentieth century.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Einstein's Mirror
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1 A revolution in time
  8. 2 The nature of light
  9. 3 Light and time
  10. 4 The ultimate speed
  11. 5 E=mc2
  12. 6 Matter and anti-matter
  13. 7 Little Boy and Fat Man: relativity in action
  14. 8 Down to earth
  15. 9 Warped space
  16. 10 The Big Bang, black holes and unified fields
  17. 11 Afterword: Relativity and science fiction
  18. Appendix Some mathematical details and derivations
  19. Chronology
  20. Glossary
  21. Quotations and sources
  22. Suggestions for further reading
  23. Name index
  24. Subject index