The Evolution of Physics by Albert Einstein (PDF)

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The great mystery story” The fast clue” Vectors ” The riddle of motion ” One clue remains ” Is heat a substance? ” The switchback ” The rate of exchange” The philosophical background ” The kinetic theoryof matter

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Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐The book has three parts: classical physics, relativity, and quantum physics (there wasn’t much particle physics or cosmology in 1938, after all). The classical treatment is an extended examination of Galilean invariance, and is both brilliant and nicely presented (without equations). The special relativity theory part explains the twin principles of inertial frames and the constancy of the speed of light. It is very nicely done, although it has to be mysterious for the reader when even the simplest algebra is off limits. The general relativity part is presented as the extension from inertial to arbitrary frames, from with gravity is introduced via the equivalence of inertial and gravitational mass. I suspect this is mostly mysterious for the reader, but I’m not sure.The quantum section is the least successful. The authors center on particle energy discreteness, but do not really get into the strange and mysterious aspects of quantum mechanics. Nor do the explain spin, fermions, bosons, etc.

⭐While the majority of the content of the book is exactly as it is stated on Amazon, the book shown in the picture on Amazon is NOT ISBN 13: 978-0671201562. The book in the picture has a different introduction by Walter Isaacson and a picture of the authors on the cover. The introduction on this book is written by Leopold Infeld. Still, the introduction is most likely not why any of us are buying this book and I’m relatively certain the content will still be roughly the same.

⭐This is good book for physics beginner. I studied this book when I was in middle school.

⭐You start as a reader who is clueless to physics that slowly goes through the stages of modern physics. You learn of mechanical physics and evolve from there, but at a certain point the book just becomes boring as everything is irrelevant to everyday life as it all relates to the speed of life and the views of old physics compared to new theories.

⭐I read this book many years ago and loved it. I bought this copy so I could re-read it. It was well worthwhilte.The authors have totally eliminated math from their presentation. As a result, the stickler may feel slighted, because there are no proofs in the scientific sense. However, they take you through ‘thought experiments’ which occur only in your head. If you take the time and make the effort, they will build in your mind a picture of how various broad ideas happen; ideas such as the complex interactions between electric and magnetic fields, and they even give you an appreciation for the four equations known as ‘Maxwell’s Equations’, and do so without ever showing you the equations. They take on the duality of light (how it sometimes behaves as a wave and sometimes as corpuscles), and hint at a similar duality in the quantum world of sub-atomic particles.From those discussions, they go directly into special relativity.Who could ask for anything more.If you like trying to understand physical ideas, you should really like this book.

⭐I bought this book mainly because of its citation value for the statement on page 92 about the importance of framing inquiry and research parameters before developing “the answer.” Since grad school, I have privately questioned the cliche that “the questions are more important than the answers,” which struck me as essentially nonsense. But Einstein’s basic statement of this concept is so much more nuanced and sensible. Beyond page 92, I discovered a very readable and enjoyable book — I only wish Hawkings was as transparent!

⭐This is the best non-mathematical explanation of the evolution of physics that Ive ever read. It gave me a much better intuitive feel for physics, the problems it is tackling and the solutions it’s presenting. It stays at a high level for a better understanding of the problem you’re really attempting to solve if you’re capable of getting into the “weeds” of the mathematics. Bravo for Einstein and Infeld.

⭐Probably one of the best introduction books to physics that i’ve ever read.The book explains the theoretical problems that physicists had to face throughout history and their solutions.It really puts the emphasis on the philosophical aspect of physics and the thought process that comes with it, without getting in too much to the technical part.I would consider this book a must for physics students, or generally, to anyone who always wanted to understand physics but had problems with the math…As for me, I think that this book could have been perfect if it would explain a little also the mathematic aspect, but nevertheless it’s a good read!

⭐enjoyed the book but found it a little laboured and unlike einstein; probably more the effect of his co-writer leopold infeld. an enjoyable read just the same.

⭐Good book and arrived really fast. The only thing I don’t like is that the writing is really small.

⭐Good read and quality

⭐Pros:- *the content is awesome and fascinating, and page quality is also goodCons:- *paperback covering is not top notch, there is a space of improvement*And bookmarks are also not provided

⭐This book beautifully describes the idea behind Relativity (and other physical phenomenon) in such a way that anyone can understand it, regardless of your current knowledge in physics. Rather than using mathematical formulae and equations to describe how Relativity (and other laws) behaves, Infeld and Einstein bring you through a series of logical puzzles and thought experiments to explain to you how the theory of Relativity came about. You will then realize how this sort of logical thinking was paramount in creating some of the most important theories in modern physics. The clarity expressed in Einstein’s thought process is fascinating, and will give you insight into how to breakdown complex problems into very simple and seemingly obvious pieces.

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