- Offers those interested in science an understandable introduction to Einstein's theories of relativity
- Explains the phenomena and effects of Einstein's general theory of relativity
- Gently introduces the necessary mathematics
What are Einstein's equations? Can they be understood without having studied physics? This book provides the answer: in a gentle and detailed manner, the author gives those interested in science an understandable introduction to Einstein's theories of relativity. The only prior knowledge required is what is learned in upper secondary school. Readers grapple with the physical phenomena and mathematical techniques so that they can also understand Einstein's theory of gravity quantitatively.
Readers are thus provided with answers to questions about the general theory of relativity: What is the difference between Einstein's and Newton's theories of gravity? How can gravitational attraction be described geometrically? How can a black hole "swallow" light?
The author Michael Ruhrländer studied mathematics at the University of Essen and obtained his doctorate in Wuppertal. He has been a lecturer in mathematics and statistics at the Technical University of Applied Sciences in Bingen since 2010.
