Theory of Relativity

A graduate-level text for students in physics and mathematics, this book extends beyond mathematical derivations to elaborate on the physical ideas underlying relativity. A historical introduction imparts details of the circumstances that led to the emergence and development of relativity theory. Part One focuses on the special theory, in terms of space-time transformations, its four-dimensional formulation, its mechanics and optics, and its relation to electromagnetism. Part Two examines the general theory, discussing general transformations in the space-time continuum, the geometrization of gravitation, experimental tests of Einstein's theory of gravitation, and relativistic cosmology. 1974 ed.Pathria, R. K. is the author of 'Theory of Relativity', published 2003 under ISBN 9780486428192 and ISBN 0486428192.