Recent content by AndyCiep

Thanks! I've heard of The Elegant Universe. I think that's one I'll check out soon. And yeah, if it helps - my elementary physics knowledge is quite good, but I've never taken any advanced physics classes. Just did well in general physics 1 and 2. I also should have mentioned that I've...

Hi, I was just hoping for some suggestions for a good book to learn abstract algebra with. Specifically, I'd like a book with a lot of real-world references, or practical application problems. Consider me a beginner. I've actually already taken abstract (just finished it this past semester)...

hi! I was just wondering what books are available that you guys would suggest as a good "first book" or introduction to the topic of superstring theory. It's very interesting stuff to me, but unfortunately its also often over my head. :frown: thanks for any suggestions! _Andrew ps -...

Thanks everybody! All three posts helped a lot. I forgot that only inertial frames can be considered at rest. That really changes the situation. I've got it now. Thanks again.

Hey everybody, this is my first post! :biggrin: I've always had a problem understanding why, if a space-explorer left on a ship, traveled at nearly the speed of light for a while, and then came back to earth, he might have only aged a few months whereas the people of Earth would have aged...