Introduction to Einstein

Introduction to Einstein

by William F. Hudgings

24 chapters2h 7mEnglish1923

About this book

It is the purpose of this booklet therefore, to bring within the scope of visualization, as nearly as possible, the very essence of relativity, and to state its principles in terms devoid of unfamiliar phrases and illustrations. The popular mind is not satisfied with vague statements, mathematical equations and formulæ. It calls for an explanation in words of every day usage, and where a technical term must be employed then a definition of that term in language simple and lucid. To meet these requirements without sacrificing scientific accuracy has been the earnest endeavor of the author. - Summary by William F. Hudgings Narrator’s note: This book has been read as written although it contains several factual errors, e.g.: confusing photons with electrons and using an incomplete formula for acceleration due to gravity.

Chapters (24)

1A Popular Explanation of the Einstein Theory
198
2Introduction to Einstein and Universal Relativity
481
3Concepts Versus Reality
245
4Unlimited Choice of Reference Frames
426
5Knowledge Broadens Many Concepts
403
6Universe a Four-Dimensional Continuum
170
7Time and Space Inseparable
313
8Relativity and Its Effects
243
9Mercury’s Perihelion
298
10The Universal Unit
344
11Motion and Contraction
266
12“Absolute Length” Fictitious
186
13The Special Theory of Relativity
282
14Laws of Nature Not Unalterable
233
15Paradoxical Behavior of Light
440
16Electronic Structure of Matter
268
17Michelson-Morley Experiment
508
18Simultaneity a Meaningless Term
134
19The General Principle of Relativity
440
20Gravitation and Inertia
397
21Non-Euclidean Geometry
214
22Time as a Fourth Dimension
352
23Geometry with a Physical Meaning
428
24The Background of Gravitation
403

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