The Fascinating Life and Theory of Einstein
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This book deals with biography of Albert Einstein and his Theory of Relativity. What is the Theory of Relativity? This theory explains an unusual behavior of light. The speed of light is always the same, unaffected by the motion of its source or the observer. Surprisingly, the theory also explains many other phenomena in the universe. The Theory of Relativity has been verified by numerous tests since its publication in 1905, nearly 100 years ago. Numerous experiments has proven the theory right.
Chapters 1 through 7 describe Einstein’s life story, discoveries, religion, the atomic bomb, and consequences of his theory. Chapters 8 through 13 present the Special Theory of Relativity using high school algebra. Chapter 14 concludes the book.
Appendix A presents the derivation of the Special Theory of Relativity. Appendix B lists selected quotes and equations that summarize Einstein’s philosophy and scientific achievements.
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This book is a biography of Albert Einstein and also discusses his theory. The Theory of Relativity is a masterpiece of science that greatly increased our understanding of the universe and profoundly influenced our world. This book has simple derivations of his theory. The goal of this book is to help high school and college students, as well as the general public, understand Einstein’s theory and his philosophy. His grandson, Bernard Einstein, wrote the Foreword that adds a personal touch to the story.
The first part of the book, Chapters 1 to 7, gives a concise outline of Einstein’s life and accomplishments with many anecdotes to keep readers interested. The second part deals with his theory. Chapters 8 through 13 present the derivations of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity and equations using high school algebra. His most famous equation, E = mc2, is derived in four simple steps using high school algebra.
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Walter C. Mih received a Ph.D. from the