How do I teach myself general relativity?
Zee (link to Amazon).
- Learn Vector Algebra and Calculus (For Beginners)
- Learn Electromagnetism (Optional)
- Learn The Basics of Special Relativity.
- Move On To Tensor Calculus & Differential Geometry.
- Build Some Intuition For General Relativity.
- Find a Good Textbook On General Relativity.
What is a simple explanation of the theory of special relativity?
Special relativity is an explanation of how speed affects mass, time and space. As an object approaches the speed of light, the object’s mass becomes infinite and so does the energy required to move it. That means it is impossible for any matter to go faster than light travels.
What do you think about the theory of relativity?
The theory of relativity is amazing and important. The Aim of this book is to introduce people without a strong physics (or even scientific) background to the Special and General Theories of relativity and now I want to read other similar Scientific books. So where can I buy those scientific books at affordable prices?
What is the purpose of Einstein’s Relativity book?
According to Einstein himself, this book is intended “to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the mathematical apparatus of theoretical physics.”.
Are there any good books on relativity?
There are a great number of really excellent books on relativity, but no particular book is good for everyone: the reader is as important as that which is being read. To be honest I imagine that self-learning relativity to be quite difficult.
How does special relativity explain the speed of light?
The theory of special relativity explains how space and time are linked for objects that are moving at a consistent speed in a straight line. One of its most famous aspects concerns objects moving at the speed of light. Simply put, as an object approaches the speed of light, its mass becomes infinite and it is unable to go any faster