Title: Introduction to special relativity
Authors: Smith, James H. 1925-
Publisher: W. A. Benjamin,
Year: 1965
Subjects: Relativity (Physics)
Abstract: Concise, well-written treatment of epochal theory of modern physics covers classical relativity and the relativity postulate, time dilation, the twin paradox, momentum and energy, particles of zero mass, electric and magnetic fields and forces and more. Only high school math needed. Replete with examples, ideal for self-study.
Contents: Classical relativity and the relativity postulate -- Light waves and the second postulate -- Time dilation: proper and improper time -- Length measurements -- Velocity and acceleration -- The twin paradox -- The Lorentz transformation and notation -- Proper- or four-velocity -- Momentum and energy -- Particles of zero mass -- Center-of-mass and particle systems -- Four-vectors -- Electric and magnetic fields and forces -- Appendix A. Approximate calculations in relativity -- Appendix B.A summary of relativistic formulas -- Appendix C.A table of particles.