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- Author: Edwin F. Taylor (Author), John Archibald Wheeler (Author)
- Title: Spacetime Physics
- Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0716723271/?tag=pfamazon01-20
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SredniVashtar said:I beg your pardon, the... what? edition?
Are you referring to the first edition?
SredniVashtar said:Daverz, thanks a lot. I had this book in my wishlist but my spider senses were tingling all over the second edition.
I have ordered a used copy of the first edition (august 71 - ouch! it says "new edition") from Amazon.fr (actually, from Nearfine), starting with your link.
As for the link given by robphy, I had downloaded the files weeks ago but, correct me if I am wrong: they are only for chapter 1, right? I take it the book has more than one chapter (as stated on amazon 200 pages plus the 60 plus pages of exercises).
EDIT: I can no longer find the number of pages. So probably by switching from one amazon to the other I must have messed things up. Oh, well, I guess now I just have to wait and see. At least it will be the first edition.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/071670336X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Spacetime Physics is a theory that combines the concepts of space and time into a single unified framework. It states that space and time are interconnected and cannot be considered separately, as they are intertwined in a four-dimensional continuum.
The authors of "Spacetime Physics" are Edwin F. Taylor and John Archibald Wheeler. Taylor was a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Wheeler was a renowned physicist and professor at Princeton University, known for his work on general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Some key concepts discussed in "Spacetime Physics" include the equivalence principle, the distortion of spacetime by massive objects, the concept of simultaneity, the relativity of time and space, and the speed of light as a fundamental constant.
"Spacetime Physics" is important in the study of physics because it provides a fundamental understanding of the relationship between space and time. It also serves as the basis for the theory of general relativity, which has been verified through numerous experiments and is crucial for our understanding of the universe.
While "Spacetime Physics" is a complex and advanced theory, the book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to non-scientists. However, a basic understanding of physics and mathematics is recommended to fully grasp the concepts presented in the book.