The Adventure of Physics - Vol. II: Relativity

Abstract

Chapter 1 Maximum speed, observers at rest, and motion of light. Chapter 2 Relativistic mechanics. Chapter 3 Special relativity in four sentences. Chapter 4 Simple general relativity: gravitation, maximum speed and maximum force. Chapter 5 How maximum speed changes space, time and gravity. Chapter 6 Open orbits, bent light and wobbling vacuum. Chapter 7 From curvature to motion. Chapter 8 Why can we see the stars? - Motion in the universe. Chapter 9 Black holes - falling forever. Chapter 10 Does space differ from time? Chapter 11 General relativity in a nutshell - a summary for the layman.