Introduction to Einstein

It is the purpose of this booklet therefore, to bring within the scope of visualization, as nearly as possible, the very essence of relativity, and to state its principles in terms devoid of unfamiliar phrases and illustrations. The popular mind is not satisfied with vague statements, mathematical equations and formulæ. It calls for an explanation in words of every day usage, and where a technical term must be employed then a definition of that term in language simple and lucid. To meet these requirements without sacrificing scientific accuracy has been the earnest endeavor of the author. - Summary by William F. Hudgings

Narrator’s note: This book has been read as written although it contains several factual errors, e.g.: confusing photons with electrons and using an incomplete formula for acceleration due to gravity.

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A Popular Explanation of the Einstein Theory 3:18 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Introduction to Einstein and Universal Relativity 8:01 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Concepts Versus Reality 4:05 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Unlimited Choice of Reference Frames 7:06 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Knowledge Broadens Many Concepts 6:43 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Universe a Four-Dimensional Continuum 2:50 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Time and Space Inseparable 5:13 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Relativity and Its Effects 4:03 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Mercury’s Perihelion 4:58 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
The Universal Unit 5:44 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Motion and Contraction 4:26 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
“Absolute Length” Fictitious 3:06 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
The Special Theory of Relativity 4:42 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Laws of Nature Not Unalterable 3:53 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Paradoxical Behavior of Light 7:20 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Electronic Structure of Matter 4:28 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Michelson-Morley Experiment 8:28 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Simultaneity a Meaningless Term 2:14 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
The General Principle of Relativity 7:20 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Gravitation and Inertia 6:37 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Non-Euclidean Geometry 3:34 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Time as a Fourth Dimension 5:52 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
Geometry with a Physical Meaning 7:08 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick
The Background of Gravitation 6:43 Gelesen von James R. Hedrick