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Geometrical Physics in Minkowski Spacetime

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  • Presents a geometric approach to special relativity through the use of detailed examples and applications
  • Suitable for self-study

Part of the book series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics (SMM)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Spacetime

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 1-42
  3. Vectors in Spacetime

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 43-98
  4. Asymptotic Momentum Conservation

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 99-124
  5. Covectors and Dyadics in Spacetime

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 125-164
  6. Electromagnetism

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 165-200
  7. The Energy Tensor

    • E. G. Peter Rowe
    Pages 201-240
  8. Back Matter

    Pages 241-248

Reviews

From the reviews of the first edition:

This attractive book provides an account of the theory of special relativity from a geometrical viewpoint, explaining the unification and insights that are given by such a treatment…Can be read with profit by all who have taken a first course in relativity physics.

--ASLIB Book Guide

"This in an interesting monograph. The author emphasizes the geometry aspects of special relativity, accenting the absolutes … . This book works best as an introduction to special relativity for well-prepared senior undergraduates and first-year’s graduate students. … There are excellent examples and a plethora of new and stimulating problems for students to work." (B. DeFacio, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 43 (4), 2002)

"As the title indicates, the book under review presents the geometrical formulation of special relativistic physics. … Each chapter is supplemented by exercises that enable students to test their understanding of Minkowskian geometry and its application to physics. I would recommend this book as an introduction to the geometrical formulation of special relativistic physics." (Peter R. Law, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2002 d)

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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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