Einstein [1st ed.] 9780415773263, 0415773261, 9780415773270, 041577327X

Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Less well known is that fundamental

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Einstein [1st ed.]
 9780415773263, 0415773261, 9780415773270, 041577327X

Table of contents :
ChronologyIntroduction1. Life and WorksPart 1: Quantum theory2. On the road to Planck 19003. Contributions to the old quantum theory4. Quantum mechanicsPart 2: Relativity5. Special relativity6. General relativityPart 3: Geometry and philosophy7. Geometry and experience8. Philosophy of science - realism9. Philosophy of science - constructivism10. Philosophy of science - rationalism11. Influence and Legacy GlossaryIndex.

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