9781440061202 - Relativity (Classic Reprint): The Electron Theory and Gravitation: The Electron Theory and Gravitation (Classic Reprint) de Cunningham, Ebenezer (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating concept of relativity and its implications for our understanding of the universe. The author takes the reader on a journey through the historical development of the theory, tracing its roots back to the work of Isaac Newton and the idea of absolute space and time. The book then delves into the emergence of ether theory and the challenges it posed to classical physics. The author meticulously examines the groundbreaking experiments that questioned the existence of a static ether, including Michelson and Morley's famous experiment. This leads to a discussion of the FitzGerald-Lorentz contraction hypothesis, which attempted to explain the unexpected results. The book also explores the significance of Fresnel's convection-coefficient and Fizeau's verification of it. Throughout the book, the author carefully explores the evolving nature of scientific concepts, highlighting the inherent limitations of our models of the universe. This book provides a captivating and accessible journey through the foundations of modern physics and the revolutionary insights that challenged our understanding of space, time, and the very nature of reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.