The Theory of Relativity. For Those Who Want to Achieve Everything

At the core of modern physics lie two theories: quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity. The latter is considered one of the most difficult to understand, even though it describes the fundamental properties of space, time, and gravity.

Why can time pass differently for different observers? Why is the speed of light the limit that cannot be exceeded under normal conditions? Why has gravity ceased to be a force in the conventional sense and is regarded as a manifestation of the distortion of space-time? And how did one formula E=mc² give rise to modern cosmology?

This book will help you understand one of the most important theories in the history of science—the theory of relativity by Albert Einstein. You will learn about the experiments that challenged classical physics, how two simple postulates changed our understanding of space and time, see the difference between special and general relativity—and be able to understand how gravity, black holes, and the expanding universe work.

The aim of the series “Encyclopedia of Quick Knowledge” is to explain complex subjects in a simple, concise, and engaging way. The books will serve as an excellent source of basic knowledge and provide a general understanding of key terms and concepts in various fields. The books will be interesting to readers of all ages who wish to expand their knowledge in one area or another and do so in a quick and engaging manner.