Einstein's Universe: Gravity at Work and Play
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On Albert Einstein's seventy-sixth and final birthday, a friend gave him a simple toy made from a broomstick, a brass ball attached to a length of string, and a weak spring. Einstein was delighted: the toy worked on a principle he had conceived fifty years earlier when he was working on his revolutionary theory of gravity--a principle whose implications are still confounding physicists today. Starting with this winning anecdote, Anthony Zee begins his animated discussion of phenomena ranging from the emergence of galaxies to the curvature of space-time, evidence for the existence of gravity waves, and the shape of the universe in the first nanoseconds of creation and today. Making complex ideas accessible without oversimplifying, Zee leads the reader through the implications of Einstein's theory and its influence on modern physics. His playful and lucid style conveys the excitement of some of the latest developments in physics, and his new Afterword brings things even further up-to-date.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195142853
ISBN13:9780195142853
Release Date:March 2001
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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great !!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
"Einstein's universe ......" is a wonderful explanation of the current theory of gravity and a very enjoyable read. If you would like to learn the basic concepts behind general relativity, then there is no better place to start
Excellent book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is amazing. It trully captivated me and made me more interested in physics and universe. Its both easy to read and educational. Fantastic combo!
Best book for ease of reading, and content
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I've read several physics books as a hobby. This book is by far the best I've ever read. Not only does the author write in a simple, captivating and well-ordered manner, but the content he crams in there is beyond any other introductory to intermediate physics book. Fascinating.
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