1: Setting the Stage for 1905
2: Radiation and the Quanta
3: The Atom and Brownian Motion
4: The Special Theory of Relativity
5: The General Theory of Relativity
6: Einstein and the Evolution of Quantum Mechanics
7: Epilogue
Dr. Kennedy received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of
Notre Dame in 1966, and since 1966 has been a professor in the
Department of Physics at Creighton University. Dr. Kennedy has
taught physics at Creighton University for over forty years, and
has developed a number of courses based on the works of Albert
Einstein, beginning in the 1970s with a request from the college to
develop a "non-threatening" science course for the non-science
majors. In 2008
Creighton University awarded to Dr. Kennedy the designation of
Professor Emeritus and of Dean Emeritus.
`Einstein's papers have revolutionized our understanding of the
world. Kennedy guides the reader patiently and pedagogically to his
major contributions, making them accessible for both students and
scientists.'
Claus Kiefer, University of Cologne, Germany
`Kennedy turns Einstein's famous papers into a physics textbook for
ambitious students. Want to understand what Einstein really did in
1905? Here is a book that will guide you in your efforts to master
the physics of Einstein's legacy. Not an easy read, but a rewarding
one!'
Tilman Sauer, California Institute of Technology, USA
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