With some classical explanation of the theory of relativity. A very interesting booklet that is part of so much history and change in our world, and our understanding of physics. This booklet was Originally published Novemwhen some of Einstein's predictions were still to be proven, like redshift, but the theory was intimately understood by the writer since he had expressed the theory and equations that formed its bases, like all good scientist he only deals on what they can prove, not belief, and recognizes when some of the theories have not yet been proven. "it is now well established that gravitation affects not only matter, but also light.” ― Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, The Einstein Theory of Relativity A Concise Statement Hendrik Antoon Lorentz and Pieter Zeeman shared the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics and his work would form the bases of Einstein's 1905, paper entitled "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" today known as the theory of special relativity, but at the time it was also known as the Lorentz-Einstein theory. Oh well.Įinstein has put an end to this isolation
I realize that this negative review will probably cause many physicists to read the book in defense. The statement that ".the form of comparison used by Einstein to present the theory is the only possible one." begs further elaboration that is not provided, especially in light of the theory's failure in one area. The first few sentences in chapter 4 exemplify the author's obfuscation ability completely.
I do not recommend this book as a helpful tool in your quest to understand Einstein's theory. Do they also demonstrate no red shift parallel in discrepancy. One wonders at the other claims of the theory, with regard to twins separated by rocket travel. That alone requires a change to be forthcoming and requires the theory to not be regarded as a fact but a step in the right direction for many properties of high velocity particles. The author states that no reconciliation for that discrepancy has been made. After listening to this book three times, I conclude that the theory is sometimes an improvement on Newtonian theory of gravitation, but probably needs further correction and fails altogether in predicting the red shift of light for stars with light passing near our Sun. Reminded me of tests in college where you had to fill a 'Blue Book' with words to pass a Psychology test. You will be further mystified after reading this book, if you really are seeking to understand the theory. The author obfuscates the simplicity of the Theory of Relativity.
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