Einstein's astonishing theory of relativity transformed every aspect of physics-from the study of atoms to the study of stars. Relativity is described here in simple, accurate language that young readers can comprehend.

Ages 9 years & over. Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc^2, Albert Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated -- along with his fascinating life and unique personality -- in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein's important contributions t...(展开全部)

Ages 9 years & over. Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc^2, Albert Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated -- along with his fascinating life and unique personality -- in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein's important contributions t...(展开全部)

Every document in "The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein" appears in the language in which it was written, and this supplementary paperback volume presents the English translations of all non-English materials. This translation does not include notes or annotation of the documentary volume and is not intended for use without the original language documentary edition which pro...(展开全部)

Every document in "The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein" appears in the language in which it was written, and supplementary paperback volumes present the English translations if all non-English materials. For those desiring a supplement to Volume 5, for instance, this paperback includes translations of correspondence that give a much richer picture of Einstein in his twentie...(展开全部)

This volume presents Einstein's writings from the final period of his work in Switzerland. Most of the material in Volume 4 documents Einstein's search for a relativistic theory of gravitation, a search that ended in Berlin in the fall of 1915 with the completion of the general theory of relativity. Three scientific manuscripts, printed here for the first time, provide insight ...(展开全部)

This volume of "The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein" presents Einstein's writings for the two-year period starting in October 1909. The initial date marks Einstein's departure from the Swiss Patent Office at Bern, which had been his professional home for seven years, and the beginning of his first academic appointment, at the University of Zurich. The volume concludes with ...(展开全部)

Fritzsch offers readers the opportunity to listen in on a meeting of Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and a present-day physicist. While he introduces the theory of relativity, Fritzsch teaches its sources, its workings, and the ways it has revolutionized our view of the physical world. "An Equation That Changed the World" dramatizes the importance of relativity, for the human ra...(展开全部)

Fritzsch offers readers the opportunity to listen in on a meeting of Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and a present-day physicist. While he introduces the theory of relativity, Fritzsch teaches its sources, its workings, and the ways it has revolutionized our view of the physical world. "An Equation That Changed the World" dramatizes the importance of relativity, for the human ra...(展开全部)

This classic work offers a concise and comprehensive review of the literature on relativity as of 1921, along with the author's insightful update of later developments in relativity theory and coverage of subsequent controversies. Special attention is given to unified field theories. 1958 edition.