Albert Einstein s Special Theory of Relativity

Miller analyzes Einstein's famous paper establishing the theory of relativity in the light of the intellectual struggles of physicists at the start of the 20th century: the interplay between physical theory and empirical data, the inertia of existing theories and interpretations, and the drive to the unification of the sciences. Since its original publication, this book has become a standard reference for the history and philosopy of science; it can equally well serve as a text in the history of ideas or of twentieth-century philosophy.

Analyzes "The Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies," establishing the theory of relativity Reprint of a classic reference on history and philosophy of science Serves equally as a standard source on 20th-century philosophy

Autorentext
Arthur I. Miller, geboren in New York, ist Physiker und emeritierter Professor für Geschichte und Philosophie der Naturwissenschaften am University College in London. Er veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über die Relativitätstheorie sowie über Kreativität in Kunst und Naturwissenschaften.

Zusammenfassung
Includes a translation by A.I. Miller of A. Einstein's "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies"

Inhalt
1 Electrodynamics: 18901905.- 2 Einstein's Philosophic Viewpoint in 1905.- 3 Analysis of Einstein's Introductory Comments to Zur Elektrodynamik Bewegter Körper.- 4 Simultaneity and Time.- 5 Length and Time Are Relative Quantities.- 6 The Relativistic Transformations.- 7 The Relativity of Length and Time.- 8 The Theorem of Addition of Velocities.- 9 The Relativity of the Electric and Magnetic Fields.- 10 Doppler's Principle and Stellar Aberration.- 11 Light Quanta, Radiation and Relativity.- 12 On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies.- Epilogue.

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