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The Special Theory of Relativity
The present book is intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of
Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are
interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of
theoretical physics. The work presumes a standard of education corresponding to that of a
university matriculation examination, and, despite the shortness of the book, a fair amount
of patience and force of will on the part of the reader. The author has spared
himself no pains in his endeavor to present the main ideas in the simplest and most
intelligible form, and on the whole, in the sequence and connection in which they actually
originated. In the interest of clearness, it appeared to me inevitable that I should
repeat myself frequently, without paying the slightest attention to the elegance of the
presentation. I adhered scrupulously to the precept of that brilliant theoretical physicist L.
Boltzmann, according to whom matters of elegance ought to be left to the tailor and
to the cobbler. I make no pretence of having withheld from the reader difficulties which
are inherent to the subject.
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This book offers the chance to peep into the mind of a genius physicist, on how he came up with his theory on relativity. While many of us learned the equation of Einstein’s theory on relativity from physics class, hardly anyone knows the behind the scene thinking process and explanation of the theory. This book takes us on the journey with Albert Einstein, and guide us along the way through how he have came up with one of the most essential discovery on the field of physics, so that we could better understand the universe and the world around us.
By yuryanhe
Enlightening and the basis of metaphysics both theoretical and experimental. A testament to how standing on the shoulder of giants ultimately enables man to make massive strides in progression not just in scientific pursuits but in other fields as well. From Lorentz to Maxwell to Galileo and Newton, Einstein expertly builds on their legacy to form an unbelievable solution that seeks to explain complex issues pertaining to complex celestial issues.
By MasterofRhetoric
I’m only on the 1st page and I’ve already noted several spelling errors, ones which I highly doubt the esteemed Professor would have ever himself committed.
By Guylaen O'Connor
Einstein’s theory of general relativity actually explains in the most straightforward terms how space, gravitational time, and planetary bodies interact together and how it they theoretically work together. If anything the paper itself has only deepened my interest in the subject matter and revealed that this branch of science can be perceptibly comprehended (with some basic understanding of how time and space worked and interact with each other. It’s also a great primer for having absolutely NO idea of how physics works although it’s recommended that you understand space and physics/time fairly well but it was a very interesting paper!
By kesssn