The aim of this work is to study the principles upon which the classical and relativistic theories of the electromagnetic and gravitational fields are based. Thus, the primary object of the book is to present a simple exposition of Maxwell's theory, of General Relativity and of the link between those two concepts, namely, Special Relativity. In the nineteenth century the notion of a continuous field gradually replaced the idea of action at a distance. The electromagnetic theory that was elaborated at that time covers a very ...
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The aim of this work is to study the principles upon which the classical and relativistic theories of the electromagnetic and gravitational fields are based. Thus, the primary object of the book is to present a simple exposition of Maxwell's theory, of General Relativity and of the link between those two concepts, namely, Special Relativity. In the nineteenth century the notion of a continuous field gradually replaced the idea of action at a distance. The electromagnetic theory that was elaborated at that time covers a very large area of Physics, since it makes possible the description of permanent phenomena, electrostatics and magnetostatics, as well as of variable phenomena. It anticipates the existence of waves, and thereby the theory of light is annexed to this vast domain. It was discovered that Maxwell's equations changed their form when they were related to reference systems associated with two observers in rectilinear uniform motion with respect to each other and each endowed with the absolute time required by classical mechanics. This was a most remarkable fact. Indeed, as soon as attempts were made to verify the results of classical kinematics by means of experiments with the propa- gation of light, there arose a whole series of contradictions.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9401035520.
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1966
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Good in Good jacket. Gordon & Breach Science Publishers, Inc., 1966. Gilt lettering on spine; dustjacket very faintly rubbed/bumped, faintly soiled, corners/edges/spine ends lightly rubbed/bumped, several tiny tears at the spine ends/top edge of the front board, one small tear at the top corner of the rear board; cover faintly rubbed/bumped/soiled, corners/spine ends very lightly rubbed/bumped; edges very faintly rubbed/bumped/sunned, faintly soiled; interior faintly age-toned throughout, pastedowns/endpapers very lightly age-toned, pastedowns/endpapers very faintly soiled; binding tight; dustjacket, cover, edges and interior intact and clean, except where noted. hardcover. Good/Good.
