Description: Space, Time, Matter by Hermann Weyl Fourth Edition 1952 Translated from the German by Henry L. Brose Dover Publications 1952 Condition: Shows rubbing wear on outside edges. Previous owner name written on first cover page. Inside clean throughout. "The standard treatise on the general theory of relativity." — Nature "Whatever the future may bring, Professor Weyl's book will remain a classic of physics." — British Journal for Philosophy and Science Reflecting the revolution in scientific and philosophic thought which accompanied the Einstein relativity theories, Dr. Weyl has probed deeply into the notions of space, time, and matter. A rigorous examination of the state of our knowledge of the world following these developments is undertaken with this guiding principle: that although further scientific thought may take us far beyond our present conception of the world, we may never again return to the previous narrow and restricted scheme.Although a degree of mathematical sophistication is presupposed, Dr. Weyl develops all the tensor calculus necessary to his exposition. He then proceeds to an analysis of the concept of Euclidean space and the spatial conceptions of Riemann. From this the nature of the amalgamation of space and time is derived. This leads to an exposition and examination of Einstein's general theory of relativity and the concomitant theory of gravitation. A detailed investigation follows devoted to gravitational waves, a rigorous solution of the problem of one body, laws of conservation, and the energy of gravitation. Dr. Weyl's introduction of the concept of tensor-density as a magnitude of quantity (contrasted with tensors which are considered to be magnitudes of intensity) is a major step toward a clearer understanding of the relationships among space, time, and matter. All photos are actual photos of the item being described and listed. I do not use stock photos. As a result, please review photos carefully as the photos given will be the final word on the overall condition of the book(s)/Item(s) being sold. In some cases where a written detailed description would be too encompassing, only photos will be provided. Please feel free to ask any needed questions or ask for any additional photos before final purchase.Packed very secure. Shipped insured and tracked (Where Applicable). Thank you for your consideration (or Purchase!).
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