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Newton to Einstein: The Trail of Light: An Excursion to the WaveParticle Duality and the Special Theory of Relativity,New
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This engaging text takes the reader along the trail of light from Newton's particles to Einstein's relativity. Like the best detective stories, it presents clues and encourages the reader to draw conclusions before the answers are revealed. The first seven chapters cover the behavior of light, Newton's particle theory, waves and an electromagnetic wave theory of light, the photon, and waveparticle duality. Baierlein goes on to develop the special theory of relativity, showing how time dilation and length contraction are consequences of the two simple principles underlying the theory. An extensive chapter derives the equation E = mc2 clearly from first principles and then explores its consequences.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Newton to Einstein: The Trail of Light'? A: The book explores the evolution of light theory from Newton's particle concept to Einstein's relativity, emphasizing wave-particle duality and the principles of special relativity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ralph Baierlein, who presents complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 348 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: Yes, the text is designed to be engaging and understandable for readers new to physics, presenting concepts in a detective story format.
- Q: When was 'Newton to Einstein: The Trail of Light' published? A: The book was published on September 17, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, suitable for readers looking for a quality copy.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the behavior of light, Newton's particle theory, electromagnetic wave theory, wave-particle duality, and the special theory of relativity.
- Q: Does the book explain E = mc²? A: Yes, an extensive chapter derives the equation E = mc² from first principles and discusses its implications.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Electromagnetism.