The Problem of Inertia (in german)

Giulini, Domenico (2001) The Problem of Inertia (in german).

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Abstract

It is well known that the concept of "force", if based on "interaction",
becomes problematic when applied to "inertia". I review some well
known historical arguments (Newton, Mach), move to some slightly
less well known contributions (Neumann, Lange, Thomson, Tait,
the Friedlaender brothers), and discuss the situation that we now face
in general relativity.

Keywords:Intertia, force, gravitation, general relativity, concepts of space
Subjects:Specific Sciences: Physics: Classical Physics
Specific Sciences: Physics: Fields and Particles
Specific Sciences: Physics: Relativity Theory
ID Code:512
Deposited By:Giulini, Domenico
Deposited On:12 December 2001