A Book that Clearly Explains Special Relativity w / Tensors?

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The discussion centers on the challenges of understanding notation and operations in special relativity, particularly with Einstein's upper and lower notation. A user seeks recommendations for a suitable textbook to aid in comprehension. Another participant mentions enjoying "Rumtid" by Sören Holst but expresses uncertainty about its depth or translation. They also provide links to previous threads that may contain helpful resources or recommendations for studying special relativity.
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My professor gave us a book that is still in production to use for special relativity. I am having a hard time grasping the notation and operations with Einstein upper and lower notation.

Can anyone recommend a good textbook on this topic?

Chris
 
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I'm not sure if it's in-depth enough or even translated to english, but I'm reading and enjoying Rumtid by Sören Holst a bit. I hope you'll get an answer by someone who's got a clue though (unlike me).
Edit: Here's a couple previous threads though, maybe they've got any?
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/book-special-relativity.365914/
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/looking-for-an-in-depth-book-on-special-relativity.563899/
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/special-relativity-book.767875/
 
One of those actually helped.

Thanks,
Chris
 
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