Einstein's Mass-Energy Equation
Einstein's Mass-Energy Equation

Author: Francisco Fernflores

Publisher: Momentum Press

Published: 2017-10-11

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 160650858X

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In volume one of Einstein's Mass-Energy Equation, we examine the history and philosophical significance of several demonstrations Einstein published for his mass-energy relation, which is often expressed by the iconic equation E = mc2. Our goal is to illustrate how these demonstrations display a clear shift away from a reliance on electromagnetic phenomena culminating in Einstein's 1934 purely ÒdynamicÓ demonstration. Philosophically, this trend signals the importance of recognizing special relativity as what Einstein called a Òprinciple theory.Ó Volume two of this work examines the role that Einstein's mass-energy relation played in the development of quantum mechanics and general relativity. We also discuss the first empirical confirmation of E = mc2 and some contemporary debates concerning the philosophical interpretation of this important result.

Einstein's Mass-Energy Equation
Einstein's Mass-Energy Equation

Author: Francisco Fernflores

Publisher: Momentum Press

Published: 2017-10-11

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 194664675X

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In this second volume, we examine the role that Einstein’s mass–energy equation played in the development of two important theories in early twentieth century physics: de Broglie’s “matter waves” and general relativity as a theory of gravitation. We also discuss the first empirical confirmation of E = mc2 by Cockcroft and Walton. We investigate the somewhat surprising fact that Cockcroft and Walton’s paper reporting their result makes no mention of either Einstein or his famous equation. Finally, we examine some of the contemporary debates concerning how the mass–energy relation should be taught and understood philosophically. We close with some suggestions for future research.

Energy and Mass in Relativity Theory
Energy and Mass in Relativity Theory

Author: Lev Borisovi? Oku?

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 9812814124

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This is the first book in which Einstein's equation is explicitly compared with its popular though not correct counterpart E = mc2, according to which mass increases with velocity. The book will be of interest to researchers in theoretical, atomic and nuclear physics, to historians of science as well as to students and teachers interested in relativity theory.

APlusPhysics
APlusPhysics

Author: Dan Fullerton

Publisher: Silly Beagle Productions

Published: 2011-04-28

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0983563306

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APlusPhysics: Your Guide to Regents Physics Essentials is a clear and concise roadmap to the entire New York State Regents Physics curriculum, preparing students for success in their high school physics class as well as review for high marks on the Regents Physics Exam. Topics covered include pre-requisite math and trigonometry; kinematics; forces; Newton's Laws of Motion, circular motion and gravity; impulse and momentum; work, energy, and power; electrostatics; electric circuits; magnetism; waves; optics; and modern physics. Featuring more than five hundred questions from past Regents exams with worked out solutions and detailed illustrations, this book is integrated with the APlusPhysics.com website, which includes online question and answer forums, videos, animations, and supplemental problems to help you master Regents Physics essentials. "The best physics books are the ones kids will actually read." Advance Praise for APlusPhysics Regents Physics Essentials: "Very well written... simple, clear engaging and accessible. You hit a grand slam with this review book." -- Anthony, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "Does a great job giving students what they need to know. The value provided is amazing." -- Tom, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "This was tremendous preparation for my physics test. I love the detailed problem solutions." -- Jenny, NY Regents Physics Student. "Regents Physics Essentials has all the information you could ever need and is much easier to understand than many other textbooks... it is an excellent review tool and is truly written for students." -- Cat, NY Regents Physics Student

Why Does E=mc2?
Why Does E=mc2?

Author: Brian Cox

Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated

Published: 2009-07-14

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0306817586

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A deeply fascinating, engaging, and highly accessible explanation of Einstein's equation, using everyday life to explore the principles of physics.

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Author: David Bodanis

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780330391658

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Generations have grown up knowing that the equation E=mc2 changed the shape of our world but never understanding what it actually means and why it was so significant. Here, Bodanis writes the biography of this great discovery and turns a seemingly impenetrable theory into a dramatic and accessible human achievement. Bodanis begins by introducing the science and scientists forming the backdrop to Einstein's discovery...

The Meaning of Relativity
The Meaning of Relativity

Author: Albert Einstein

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-10-26

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1400851874

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In 1921, five years after the appearance of his comprehensive paper on general relativity and twelve years before he left Europe permanently to join the Institute for Advanced Study, Albert Einstein visited Princeton University, where he delivered the Stafford Little Lectures for that year. These four lectures constituted an overview of his then-controversial theory of relativity. Princeton University Press made the lectures available under the title The Meaning of Relativity, the first book by Einstein to be produced by an American publisher. As subsequent editions were brought out by the Press, Einstein included new material amplifying the theory. A revised version of the appendix "Relativistic Theory of the Non-Symmetric Field," added to the posthumous edition of 1956, was Einstein's last scientific paper.

Einstein's Mass-energy Equation: Early history and philosophical foundations
Einstein's Mass-energy Equation: Early history and philosophical foundations

Author: Francisco Fernflores

Publisher: Momentum Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781606508572

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"In this volume, we examine the history and philosophical significance of several demonstrations Einstein published for his mass-energy relation, which is often expressed by the iconic equation E = mc2. Our goal is to illustrate how these demonstrations display a clear shift away from a reliance on electromagnetic phenomena culminating in Einstein's 1934 purely "dynamic" demonstration. Philosophically, this trend signals the importance of recognizing special relativity as what Einstein called a 'principle theory.' ... We also discuss the first empirical confirmation of E = mc2 and some contemporary debates concerning the philosophical interpretation of this important result."--

Einstein's Mass-energy Equation
Einstein's Mass-energy Equation

Author: Francisco Fernflores

Publisher: Momentum Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781946646743

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In this second volume, we examine the role that Einstein's mass-energy equation played in the development of two important theories in early twentieth century physics: de Broglie's "matter waves" and general relativity as a theory of gravitation. We also discuss the first empirical confirmation of E = mc2 by Cockcroft and Walton. We investigate the somewhat surprising fact that Cockcroft and Walton's paper reporting their result makes no mention of either Einstein or his famous equation. Finally, we examine some of the contemporary debates concerning how the mass-energy relation should be taught and understood philosophically. We close with some suggestions for future research.

Einstein's Mistakes: The Human Failings of Genius
Einstein's Mistakes: The Human Failings of Genius

Author: Hans C. Ohanian

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2009-11-09

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0393070425

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“A thought-provoking critique of Einstein’s tantalizing combination of brilliance and blunder.”—Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Never before translated into English, the Manimekhalai is one of the great classics of Indian culture.