Einstein’s Theory of Relativity by Max Born (PDF)

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This excellent, semi-technical account includes a review of classical physics (origin of space and time measurements, Ptolemaic and Copernican astronomy, laws of motion, inertia, and more) and coverage of Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity, discussing the concept of simultaneity, kinematics, Einstein’s mechanics and dynamics, and more.

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⭐I read this book more than 6 years ago from a local library, and was awed by the simplistic treatment and yet complete comprehension that it endowed on me. It builds all premises and theories ab initio, and slowly, gradually but inexorably builds a hypothesis that culminates into Einstein’s theory.Mind you, the book is NOT for the casual reader, but it is NOT only for academia either. A fair knowledge of high school physics and mathematics will probably be required if you really want to reach into the depths of this book. Dig deep and you’ll come away well rewarded.I promised myself I’ll buy this book one day when I’ll be able to dedicate the time to read this book. I haven’t completed this copy, but then I don’t need to read it again to write this review. The impression that I have from the earlier reading is etched firmly in my mind and that’s where this review comes from.

⭐In this book noted physicist and colleage of Einstein reviews physics up to the mid 1900’s, in a most clear,careful and clear mannerThe mathematics are high school level, easily grasped. The organization of the book is admiirable, and leavesnothing out. In fact, this book is the one I wish my high school and college had used as a text on physicsthe reader gets two bangs for the buck, a complete and clear review of physics, and a nice introduction to Relativity.This book is highly recommended both for students and for adults of all ages who want a great overview of physics.

⭐The first 2/3 of the book is devoted to an overview of mechanics, optics and electromagnetism and how developments in each led to the ether theory being abandoned. The last 1/3 is relativity. The notation is a little alien (ie K for force, b for acceleration, etc) and some of the explanations are more complicated than they need to be (eg derivation of lorentz transformations is presented much more clearly in other books). The fact many concepts are explained differently here than in other books does offer a different angle and a bit more illumination on some topics.A good book.

⭐At times notation can be a distraction, at other times notation can cause confusion, as in E&M most notably. Max Born’s book is a gem and if you can get around the mild distractions and focus on the ideas then you may even get around the paradoxes in Relatively, where “common sense” is a distraction.Some gifted people can write and explain well the most complex ideas some cannot. Max Born succeeds one of the best popular books on Relativity.

⭐Excellent!!

⭐This has some good historical context and a bit of SR theory. GR get’s a scant, small, one chapter.

⭐Exactly as described.

⭐talks about relativity, not much on quantum mechanics, which is what I was looking for.

⭐My son was really pleased with this book as he is interested in any books like this. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in physics.

⭐Very thorough, clear explanation. Also, written by Max Born, it is authoritative. Focuses mainly on the Special Theory, but GR also introduced.

⭐Born has set himself quite a difficult objective : a review of classical mechanics, optics and electromagnetism, reminding at each step why they are superseded by relativity… Followed by an introduction to both special and general relativity… All in 370 pages !From that point of view, it’s a success.But the book may exhaust a beginner, mainly due to a horrible layout of formulae and proofs ; oversimplification at times, lack of explanation at others; added to a bad translation… e.g. in section 11, chapter VII, where the reader may, additionally, be led to believe that the velocity of light is not constant, as Born doesn’t state the difference between “coordinate” velocity and “physical” velocity of light !!Contrary to Eddington’ s “Gravitation”, where the author didn’t forget to insist on that subtle point… (See my review of Einstein’s “The principle of relativity”).

⭐L’edizione Kindle sembra fatta con un OCR senza revisione. Piena di errori di battitura, a volte molti di fila, ed è un disastro quando ciò avviene nelle equazioni. Ci sono paragrafi in cui si descrivono pressione e densità e la p e la Rho nella descrizione sono lo stesso carattere.Grande libro, un classico, ma compratelo cartaceo.Excellent book covered by most of the areas of physics specially mechanics. This book leads reader to a journey of the development of physics. Specially this book is a master piece for relativity & mechanics.

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