Dynamics and Relativity
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ISBN:
9780198863243
Publication date:
16/12/2019
Paperback
392 pages
246.0x189.0mm
Price: 995.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780198863243
Publication date:
16/12/2019
Paperback
392 pages
246.0x189.0mm
William David McComb
- Lucid introduction to a difficult topic ideal for maths and physics undergraduates
- Balance between explanation and detailed mathematical derivations.
- Extensive use of worked examples.
- Numerous exercises and detailed solutions.
Rights: OUP UK (Indian Territory)
William David McComb
Description
Special relativity suffers from the myth that it is difficult. In order to overcome this barrier Dynamics and relativity presents an integrated treatment of classical mechanics and special relativity, by treating classical mechanics as Galilean relativity. This gives students the freedom to formulate a particular problem in one frame of reference and solve it in another, where it takes a simpler form. This strategy, which is central to special relativity, is applied to problems in classical mechanics, thus preparing the tools and thought patterns for a treatment of special relativity.
About the Author
William David McComb, Professor of Statistical Physics, University of Edinburgh
William David McComb
Table of contents
1. Galilean relativity
2. Conservation laws
3. Central forces
4. Mechanical vibrations and waves
5. Systems of N particles
6. Solid-body motion
7. Non-inertial frames of reference
8. Variable-mass problems
9. Collisions
10. Scattering of particles
11. Special relativity
12. Relativistic kinematics
13. Space-time geometry
14. Relativistic dynamics
15. Towards general relativity
Appendix A. Integration using a dummy variable
Appendix B. Solid angles
Appendix C. Relativistic inertial mass
Appendix D. The Penrose-Terrell rotation
Appendix E. Solutions to exercises
Index
William David McComb
William David McComb
Review
"The author's key idea is to discuss pre-relativistic physics in a relativistc way, thus allowing the reader to become gradually accustomed to concepts ...In this respect, McComb's book is unique. ...His presentation is clear, rigorous and concise without going into unneccessary mathematical complexities. ...examples and diagrams are used making the book easy to follow and attractive. ...The book also contains a substantial number of exercises of varying difficulty and provides their full solutions instead of simply citing the answers. To the earnest student, this should offer a hands-on test of his understanding of the theory. ...a comprehensive book that also provides the undergraduate student with a smooth transition from the classical world to Einstein's theory."--Contemporary Physics, 2000 Volume 41 Number 5 pages 337-350
Description
Special relativity suffers from the myth that it is difficult. In order to overcome this barrier Dynamics and relativity presents an integrated treatment of classical mechanics and special relativity, by treating classical mechanics as Galilean relativity. This gives students the freedom to formulate a particular problem in one frame of reference and solve it in another, where it takes a simpler form. This strategy, which is central to special relativity, is applied to problems in classical mechanics, thus preparing the tools and thought patterns for a treatment of special relativity.
About the Author
William David McComb, Professor of Statistical Physics, University of Edinburgh
Read MoreReviews
"The author's key idea is to discuss pre-relativistic physics in a relativistc way, thus allowing the reader to become gradually accustomed to concepts ...In this respect, McComb's book is unique. ...His presentation is clear, rigorous and concise without going into unneccessary mathematical complexities. ...examples and diagrams are used making the book easy to follow and attractive. ...The book also contains a substantial number of exercises of varying difficulty and provides their full solutions instead of simply citing the answers. To the earnest student, this should offer a hands-on test of his understanding of the theory. ...a comprehensive book that also provides the undergraduate student with a smooth transition from the classical world to Einstein's theory."--Contemporary Physics, 2000 Volume 41 Number 5 pages 337-350
Read MoreTable of contents
1. Galilean relativity
2. Conservation laws
3. Central forces
4. Mechanical vibrations and waves
5. Systems of N particles
6. Solid-body motion
7. Non-inertial frames of reference
8. Variable-mass problems
9. Collisions
10. Scattering of particles
11. Special relativity
12. Relativistic kinematics
13. Space-time geometry
14. Relativistic dynamics
15. Towards general relativity
Appendix A. Integration using a dummy variable
Appendix B. Solid angles
Appendix C. Relativistic inertial mass
Appendix D. The Penrose-Terrell rotation
Appendix E. Solutions to exercises
Index
