The Special Theory of Relativity

Einstein’s World in New Axiomatics

Helmut Günther, Volker Müller

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Springer Verlag, Singapore
09 October 2019

Gravity; Relativity physics; Mathematical physics

This book discusses in detail the special theory of relativity without including all the instruments of theoretical physics, enabling readers who are not budding theoretical physicists to develop competence in the field. An arbitrary but fixed inertial system is chosen, where the known velocity of light is measured. With respect to this system a moving clock loses time and a moving length contracts. The book then presents a definition of simultaneity for the other inertial frames without using the velocity of light. To do so it employs the known reciprocity principle, which in this context serves to provide a definition of simultaneity in the other inertial frames. As a consequence, the Lorentz transformation is deduced and the universal constancy of light is established. With the help of a lattice model of the special theory of relativity the book provides a deeper understanding of the relativistic effects. Further, it discusses the key STR experiments and formulates and solves 54problems in detail.

By: Helmut Günther, Volker Müller
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Publication: Singapore
Edition: 1st ed. 2019
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 992g
ISBN: 9789811377822
ISBN 10: 9811377820
Pages: 542
Publication Date: 09 October 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helmut Günther was professor at the Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences for Mathematics and Physics until 2005 and currently teaches relativity theory at the Humboldt University in Berlin.