The Cosmic Frontiers Of General Relativity
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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A landmark work in popular science, The Cosmic Frontiers of General Relativity presents Einstein's theory of general relativity with remarkable clarity, making the profound complexities of curved spacetime, black holes, and gravitational waves accessible to a broad audience. William J. Kaufmann chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of the universe's most extreme phenomena, from the warping of space around massive objects to the theoretical boundaries of singularities and event horizons. Written with an authoritative yet approachable tone, the text illustrates how general relativity reshapes our conception of gravity, time, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Kaufmann details the observational evidence supporting these ideas and connects theoretical physics to real astronomical discoveries, grounding abstract concepts in scientific reality. A compelling read for both science enthusiasts and students, it remains a foundational text for anyone seeking to understand the universe at its most fundamental and awe-inspiring scale.
Author: William J. Kaufmann
Format: Paperback
Published: 1979, Penguin Books
Genre: Physics
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in popular science, The Cosmic Frontiers of General Relativity presents Einstein's theory of general relativity with remarkable clarity, making the profound complexities of curved spacetime, black holes, and gravitational waves accessible to a broad audience. William J. Kaufmann chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of the universe's most extreme phenomena, from the warping of space around massive objects to the theoretical boundaries of singularities and event horizons. Written with an authoritative yet approachable tone, the text illustrates how general relativity reshapes our conception of gravity, time, and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Kaufmann details the observational evidence supporting these ideas and connects theoretical physics to real astronomical discoveries, grounding abstract concepts in scientific reality. A compelling read for both science enthusiasts and students, it remains a foundational text for anyone seeking to understand the universe at its most fundamental and awe-inspiring scale.