Description: The Geometry of Spacetime: An Introduction to Special and General Relativity (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) [Hardcover] Callahan, James J. Product Overview In 1905, Albert Einstein offered a revolutionary theory - special relativity - to explain some of the most troubling problems in current physics concerning electromagnetism and motion. Soon afterwards, Hermann Minkowski recast special relativity essentially as a new geometric structure for spacetime. These ideas are the subject of the first part of the book. The second part develops the main implications of Einstein's general relativity as a theory of gravity rooted in the differential geometry of surfaces. The author explores the way an individual observer views the world and how a pair of observers collaborates to gain objective knowledge of the world. He has tried to encompass both the general and special theory by using the geometry of spacetime as the unifying theme of the book. To read it, one needs only a first course in linear algebra and multivariable calculus and familiarity with the physical applications of calculus. Read more Details Publisher : Springer; First Edition (December 17, 1999) Language : English Hardcover : 468 pages ISBN-10 : 0387986413 ISBN-13 : 18 Item Weight : 2.35 pounds Dimensions : 7.26 x 1.08 x 10.38 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,227,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #220 in Differential Geometry (Books) #783 in Relativity Physics (Books) #1,165 in Mathematical Physics (Books) #220 in Differential Geometry (Books) Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!
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ISBN: 0387986413
ISBN10: 0387986413
ISBN13: 9780387986418
EAN: 9780387986418
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Brand: Springer
GTIN: 09780387986418
Number of Pages: Xiv, 454 Pages
Publication Name: Geometry of Spacetime : an Introduction to Special and General Relativity
Language: English
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication Year: 1999
Subject: Physics / Quantum Theory, Algebra / Linear, Time, Calculus, Physics / Relativity, Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Materials Science / Electronic Materials, Gravity
Item Height: 0.4 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 35.9 Oz
Author: James J. Callahan
Subject Area: Mathematics, Technology & Engineering, Science
Item Length: 9.4 in
Series: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics Ser.
Item Width: 6.7 in
Format: Hardcover
