The Special Theory of Relativity: An Introduction

by Dennis Russell Morris

This book concentrates on presenting the theory of special relativity as the geometry of space-time. The presentation is straightforward, complete and reader friendly, with explanatory asides, that give historical context and links with other branches of physics and mathematics. The first four chapters provide a complete description of the special theory and the nature of space and time, with the minimum use of mathematics. The mathematics necessary is introduced in the following five chapters, with the final fifteen chapters devoted to a comprehensive and detailed exposition of Einstein's special relativity. 1. An Overview Of The Theory Of Special Relativity. 2. The Results Of Special Relativity Without Detailed Explanation. 3. Special Relativity In Physics. 4. The Nature Of Space. 5. Physical Constants. 6. Numbers. 7. Comments On Matrices. 8. Introduction To Finite Groups. 9. Trigonometric Functions.10. Introduction To Vectors. 11. The Nature Of Velocity. 12. Simultaneity. 13. The Lorentz Transformation. 14. Velocity And Acceleration Transformations.15. The Nature Of Straight Lines And The Twin Paradox. 16. 4–Vectors. 17. 4-Momentum And Relativistic Mass. 18. Doing It With Matrices.19. Electromagnetism. 20. Quaternions. 21. Electromagnetism With Quaternions. 22. 4-Dimensional Space-Time And The Lorentz Group. 23. The Expanding Universe And The Cosmic Background Radiation. 24. Concluding Remarks. Bibliography. Index. Titles in the Essentials of Physics Series 9781942270720 The Special Theory of Relativity Dennis Morris 9781942270737 Computational Physics Darren Walker 9781942270744 Basic Electromagnetic Theory James Babington 9781942270775 Solid State Physics David Schmool 9781942270782 Newtonian Mechanics Derek Raine 9781942270799 Quantum Mechanics Dennis Morris 9781942270805 Physics Lab Experiments Matthew M. J. French About The Author Dennis Morris has spent over two decades researching the nature of empty space and time. He is at the forefront of this area of theoretical physics. He is also the author of works on finite group spaces and higher dimensional algebras of those spaces.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 31, 2016