This book answers some intriguing questions: How do we intuitively expect space and time to behave? How do they actually behave? Why are there differences? What are they? What are their consequences? How can we quantify them?
Using everyday language, simple maths, and just one example situation, the authors explore the space and time aspects of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity.
The text develops step by step, progressing from a formula as well-known as “speed equals distance over time”, to showing why it’s impossible to travel faster than the speed of light.
A highly accessible introduction to the concepts and mathematics of relativity.
Using everyday language, simple maths, and just one example situation, the authors explore the space and time aspects of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity.
The text develops step by step, progressing from a formula as well-known as “speed equals distance over time”, to showing why it’s impossible to travel faster than the speed of light.
A highly accessible introduction to the concepts and mathematics of relativity.
