The Principle of Relativity: A Collection of Original Memoirs on the Special and General Theory of RelativityEleven most important original papers on special and general theories. Seven by Einstein, two by Lorentz, one each by Minkowski and Weyl. |
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acceleration arbitrary axis body calculation choice of co-ordinates clock components constant continuum corresponding covariant tensor curvature defined definite deflexion denotes density differential equations ds² Einstein electric electrodynamics electromagnetic field electron energy energy-tensor equations of gravitation Euclidean geometry expression field equations finite follows force four-dimensional four-vector functions fundamental geometry gravitational field gravitational potential H. A. LORENTZ hyperbola hypothesis introduction invariant J. P. Den Hartog K₁ laws linear Lorentz magnetic mass material point mathematical matter measured mechanics Minkowski mixed tensor motion moving system multiplication Newtonian obtain outer multiplication particles phenomena physical Poisson's equation postulate principle of relativity problems quantities respect rest relatively S₁ scalar second rank space space-time spatial infinity special theory stationary system symmetrical system of co-ordinates system of reference theory of relativity transformation translation v²/c² values vanish vector velocity of light world-line world-point δαμ μν