relativity (physics)

Explains the theory of relativity, discussing how it was developed and how it changed our understanding of the universe. Details Albert Einstein's work on the subject and how his study led to the discovery that gravity is not a force, but a curvature of space-time. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Discusses the basic principles of relativity and uses "thought experiments" to explain concepts such as the relationship between space and time, gravitation and acceleration, and the curvature of space.

A biography of the physicist whose theories of relativity revolutionized the way we look at space and time.

An introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity that features manga illustrations, and provides an overview of basic Newtonian physics, along with exercises and explanations on the Pythagorean theorem, how motion affects an object's mass and length, and related topics.

Draws from Albert Einstein's personal letters to tell his life story and examine his way of thinking, exploring his methods of questioning the world and showing how this shaped his politics and morality.

Traces the life and work of the physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Chronicles the struggle and eventual success in the search for an understanding to the mysterious black holes.

Presents illustrated explanations of relativity, quantum mechanics, conservation of mass and energy, and the uncertainty principle, and provides a time line, biographical sketches of scientists, and a selected bibliography.

Examines developments in the field of cosmology, the study of the nature of the universe, and discusses how a discarded theory of Albert Einstein's turned out to be the key to explaining the expanding universe.