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Special Theory of Relativity, 1/e


Special Theory of Relativity, 1/e
Author(s)  Dr. S P Puri
ISBN  9788131785010
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2013
Pages  232
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 485.00
  
 
 

Special Theory of Relativity is primarily intended as a textbook for the students of physics at the undergraduate level. Examining developments in the field as well as the predictions of special relativity that have taken place since 1959, its comprehensive coverage includes engaging explanations of the mathematical treatment as well as the applications of the special theory of relativity.

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Prof. S. P. Puri, ex U.G.C. Emeritus Fellow, was Professor and Chairman,


Department of Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh.


 

 

1. Newtonian Mechanics and Galilean Principle of Relativity


2. Lorentz Transformations and Its Kinematic Consequences, Intervals, Causality


3. Mathematical Background


4. Relativistic Mechanics of a Particle, Collisions and Conservation Laws


5. Optical Applications of Lorentz Transformation


6. Covariant Electrodynamics


7. Applications of Special Theory of Relativity


8. Introduction to General Relativity


 

 

• Includes applications of special theory of relativity in a chapter


• 45 solved problems and 100 unsolved problems for practice


• Answers to unsolved problems included


 

 
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