Is Einstein Still Right?
Author | : Clifford M. Will |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2020-07-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198842125 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198842120 |
Rating | : 4/5 (120 Downloads) |
Download or read book Is Einstein Still Right? written by Clifford M. Will and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will and Yunes chronicle the latest adventures of scientists as they put Einstein's theory to the test in ever more precise and astonishing ways. In the process, they document the struggles of physicists to reconcile gravity with quantum mechanics, the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter, and the scientific process to seek a new understanding of the cosmos. This is a popular science book intended for the general public that describes cutting-edge theoreticalphysics ideas, experiments and observations with a substantial number of drawings and figures but without mathematical equations. The reader will take front seat in the roller coaster that iscutting-edge research in physics through personal anecdotes and stories.