Writing for graduate and advanced graduate students of physics, Rainich introduces the mathematics of relativity by treating the difficult parts one by one in a staged progression. He begins with the familiar inverse square law in terms of simple calculus, then introduces step by step more complicated situations, gradually bringing in more sophisticated mathematical tools. Not until the need arises does he bring in changes in fundamental concepts that characterize the theory of relativity, or refinements of the mathematical techniques. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Concise treatment, based on ideas of Einstein and Minkowski, geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics. Topics include old physics, new geometry, special relativity, curved space, and general relativity. 1950 edition.
Based on the ideas of Einstein and Minkowski, this concise treatment is derived from the author's many years of teaching the mathematics of relativity at the University of Michigan. Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics, the text covers old physics, new geometry, special relativity, curved space, and general relativity.
Beginning with a discussion of the inverse square law in terms of simple calculus, the treatment gradually introduces increasingly complicated situations and more sophisticated mathematical tools. Changes in fundamental concepts, which characterize relativity theory, and the refinements of mathematical technique are incorporated as necessary. The presentation thus offers an easier approach without sacrifice of rigor.
