Special relativity explained (using simple or more advanced math)
- Bondi K-Calculus - A simple introduction to the special theory of relativity.
- Caltech Relativity Tutorial A basic introduction to concepts of Special and General Relativity, requiring only a knowledge of basic geometry.
- Greg Egan's Foundations.
- The Hogg Notes on Special Relativity A good introduction to special relativity at the undergraduate level, using calculus.
- Motion Mountain - A modern introduction to relativity, including its visual effects.
- The Origins of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity - A historical approach to the study of the special theory of relativity.
- Problem Solving for Special Relativity Cases A page that explains how to solve problems in special relativity.
- MathPages - Reflections on Relativity A complete online book on relativity with an extensive bibliography.
- Relativity An introduction to special relativity at the undergraduate level, without calculus.
- Relativity: the Special and General Theory at Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg, abbreviated as PG, is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks." Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books. The project tries to make these as , by Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was an ethnically Jewish, German-born theoretical physicist. He is best known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.". He is often
- Special Relativity Stanford University, Helen Quinn, 2003
- Special Relativity Lecture Notes is a standard introduction to special relativity containing illustrative explanations based on drawings and spacetime diagrams from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- Understanding Special Relativity The theory of special relativity in an easily understandable way.
- Relativity Calculator - Learn Special Relativity Mathematics Mathematics of special relativity presented in as simple and comprehensive manner possible within philosophical and historical contexts.
- An Introduction to the Special Theory of Relativity (1964) by Robert Katz, "an introduction ... that is accessible to any student who has had an introduction to general physics and some slight acquaintance with the calculus." (130 pp; pdf format)
<<Table of Contents Special relativity (also known as the special theory of relativity or STR) is the physical theory of measurement in inertial frames of reference proposed in 1905 by Albert Einstein (after the considerable and independent contributions of Hendrik Lorentz, Henri Poincaré and others) in the paper "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" | Next>> | Show All>>
