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Special Theory of Relativity – Ugarov
After the two books on General Relativity (GR) viz. STG and RTG, we come to a great textbook on Special Theory of Relativity (STR). This one is by V. A. Ugarov titled Special Theory of Relativity. This book is a … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 vectors, einstein, electrodynamics, galilean transformation, k calculus, lorentz transformation, optical phenomena, paradoxes, photons, postulates, space-time, special theory, speed of light, tensors
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Space Time Gravitation – Vladimirov, Mitskiévich, Horský
However, the main difference between this and other popularizations is the third chapter, in which the authors try get to grips with subjects such as cosmological singularities, generalizations of Einstein’s gravitational theory, the quantization of gravitational fields, and the dimensionality … Continue reading
The Relativistic Theory of Gravitation – Logunov, Mestvirishvili
The gravitational field is constructed as a physical field in the spirit of Faraday and Maxwell, and this field has energy, momentum, and spins 2 and 0. In this post we see book titled The Relativistic Theory of Gravitation by … Continue reading
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Tagged cosmology, einstein, equivalence principle, general relativity, geodesics, gravitational waves, mir publishers, physics
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Key Problems of Physics and Astrophysics – Vitaly L. Ginzburg
This unusual book is a rare personal exploration of a wide range of current physics and astrophysics by a distinguished scientist; it was planned to educate budding scientists on important new topics. The book is excellent reading for intelligent undergraduates … Continue reading
Space Chemistry
We now come to Space Chemistry by L. Nikolaev. The book covers aspects of astrophysics and astronomy with stars, planets, comets and meteorites and other celestial bodies from a perspective of chemistry and hence that of spectroscopy. The last chapter … Continue reading
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Tagged evolution, h-r diagram, interstellar matter, nuclear reactions, planents, plasma, space chemistry, stars, sun, synthesis
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Physical Problems for Robinsons – Lange
In some of the problems given in this book we offer the use of what seem to be utterly unsuitable instruments and objects in order to determine various quantities. The problems, however, can be solved if these objects are applied … Continue reading
Y. Ryabov – Celestial Mechanics
How do the heavenly bodies move, and how are these movements related to one another? What forces of nature govern such motions? We now come to another jewel of a book titled Celestial Mechanics by Y. Ryabov. This book discusses … Continue reading
Yakov Perelman – Astronomy for Entertainment
Continuing with Yakov Perelman, we now come to Astronomy for Entertainment. This is a book that I have read as a digital copy only. I do not know if there are any translations in Indian languages, but I know of … Continue reading
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Tagged perelman, popular science
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Universal Physical Constants
In this post we will see a wonderful little book titled Universal Physical Constants by O. P. Spiridonov.This is a book that deals with history of science in a wonderful way. There are six stories to be told about the … Continue reading
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Tagged physical constants
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The link for All About The Telescope has been updated. This is a major revision from the earlier link, in terms of quality. The download size is about ~118 MB. Update 2: gnv64 has made a (much) smaller version of … Continue reading
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Tagged astronomy, children, telescope
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