# Relativity: The Special and General Theory

Author: Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955; Lawson, Robert W. (Robert William) [Translator]

Genre: Physics

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30155

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## Summary

I. Physical Meaning of Geometrical Propositions II. The System of Co-ordinates III. Space and Time in Classical Mechanics IV. The Galileian System of Co-ordinates V. The Principle of Relativity (in the Restricted Sense) VI. The Theorem of the Addition of Velocities employed in Classical Mechanics VII. The Apparent Incompatability of the Law of Propagation of Light with the Principle of Relativity VIII. On the Idea of Time in Physics IX. The Relativity of Simultaneity X. On the Relativity of the Conception of Distance XI. The Lorentz Transformation XII. The Behaviour of Measuring-Rods and Clocks in Motion XIII. Theorem of the Addition of Velocities. The Experiment of Fizeau XIV. The Heuris...

## Chapters

- [Chapter 4](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/4/index.md)
- [Chapter 5](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/5/index.md)
- [Chapter 6](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/6/index.md)
- [Chapter 3](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/3/index.md)
- [Chapter 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/1/index.md)
- [Chapter 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/relativity-the-special-and-general-theory-30155/chapters/2/index.md)