The Einstein Theory of Relativity: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Einstein Theory of Relativity, credited to Hendrik A. Lorentz, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of The Einstein Theory of Relativity by Hendrik A. Lorentz. Read in English by Availle. When Albert Einstein published his first paper on relativity theory, it caused a stir in the physicists' community. When more and more evidence was gathered to prove the theory correct, even laymen became interested in it. Since the theory of relativity uses involved higher mathematics, it is considered notoriously difficult to grasp, and at the time it was published, it was claimed that only 12 people in the world were able to fully understand it. One of these was the Dutch physicist Hendrik Lorentz, who wrote the articles collected in this book for a lay audience. He explains the basics of the theory in clear and concise terms without needing any mathematics. All that is needed to fo follow his arguments is a bit of patience and time. (Summary by Availle)

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Einstein Theory of Relativity
• Author credits: Hendrik A. Lorentz
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 7
• Listed recording duration: 55:07

Catalogue topics

• mathematics
• physics
• astronomy
• einstein
• theory of relativitiy
• layperson
• mass
• speed of light

Track guide

1. 01 - Note & Introduction — 17:59
2. 02 - The Einstein Theory of Relativity — 4:10
3. 03 - The Earth as a Moving Car — 5:09
4. 04 - Einstein's Departure — 5:41
5. 05 - New System or Coordinates — 6:48
6. 06 - Deflection of Light — 8:33
7. 07 - Difficulty Exaggerated — 6:47

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