Sidelights on Relativity

by Albert Einstein

Overview

Delve into the revolutionary world of "Sidelights on Relativity" by Albert Einstein, a seminal work exploring his groundbreaking theory of relativity. This book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into Einstein's thinking on space-time and the fundamental principles that reshaped our understanding of the universe.

A cornerstone of modern physics, relativity challenged classical notions and paved the way for countless scientific advancements. "Sidelights on Relativity" presents Einstein's insights in a compelling manner, making it accessible to those seeking a deeper understanding of this profound scientific concept.

This meticulously prepared print republication preserves the historical significance of Einstein's original work. Explore the enduring legacy of a scientific giant and grapple with the ideas that continue to shape our world. A must-read for anyone interested in physics, scientific history, or the philosophy underpinning our understanding of reality.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023127110
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

In addition to conducting the research that culminated in his acclaimed theories of relativity, Albert Einstein (1879-1955) taught and lectured at universities around the world. Einstein received numerous awards and honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine, and philosophy, and he remains a towering symbol of intellectual and imaginative achievement.

It's All Relative
Around 1950, Hayward Cirker, Founder and President of Dover Publications, wrote to Einstein and asked his approval to proceed with a Dover paperback reprint of the 1923 collection of original papers on relativity by Einstein himself and others (H. A. Lorentz, H. Weyl, and H. Minkowski), which had originally been published in England. Einstein was reluctant, wondering how much interest there could possibly be in this relic of his work from 30 or more years earlier. Cirker persisted, and Einstein finally agreed — the Dover edition of The Theory of Relativity has been in print ever since and has been followed by many other Dover books on relativity.

The papers reprinted in this original collection will always be for the serious student the cornerstone of their Einstein library: Michelson's Interference Experiment (H. A. Lorentz); Electromagnetic Phenomena in a System Moving with any Velocity Less Than That of Light (H.A. Lorentz); On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies (A. Einstein); Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content? (A. Einstein); Space and Time (H. Minkowksi with notes by A. Sommerfeld); On the Influence of Gravitation on the Propagation of Light (A. Einstein); and The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein) found on pages 109–164 of this text; Hamilton's Principle and The General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein); Cosmological Considerations on the General Theory of Relativity (A. Einstein); Do Gravitational Fields Play an Essential Part in the Structure of the Elementary Particles of Matter? (A. Einstein); and Gravitation and Electricity (H. Weyl).

In the Author's Own Words:
"How can it be that mathematics, being after all a product of human thought independent of experience, is so admirably adapted to the objects of reality?"

"What nature demands from us is not a quantum theory or a wave theory; rather, nature demands from us a synthesis of these two views which thus far has exceeded the mental powers of physicists."

"Do not be troubled by your difficulties with Mathematics, I can assure you mine are much greater." — Albert Einstein

Critical Acclaim for The Theory of Relativity:
"This book constitutes an indispensable part of a library on relativity." — Nature

Table of Contents

ETHER AND THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY
"An Address delivered on May 5th, 1920, in the University of Leyden"
GEOMETRY AND EXPERIENCE
"An Expanded Form of an Address to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin on January 27th, 1921."