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On Gravity - A Brief Tour of a Weighty Subject (Hardcover)
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On Gravity - A Brief Tour of a Weighty Subject (Hardcover)
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A brief introduction to gravity through Einstein's general theory
of relativity Of the four fundamental forces of nature, gravity
might be the least understood and yet the one with which we are
most intimate. From the months each of us spent suspended in the
womb anticipating birth to the moments when we wait for sleep to
transport us to other realities, we are always aware of gravity. In
On Gravity, physicist A. Zee combines profound depth with incisive
accessibility to take us on an original and compelling tour of
Einstein's general theory of relativity. Inspired by Einstein's
audacious suggestion that spacetime could ripple, Zee begins with
the stunning discovery of gravity waves. He goes on to explain how
gravity can be understood in comparison to other classical field
theories, presents the idea of curved spacetime and the action
principle, and explores cutting-edge topics, including black holes
and Hawking radiation. Zee travels as far as the theory reaches,
leaving us with tantalizing hints of the utterly unknown, from the
intransigence of quantum gravity to the mysteries of dark matter
and energy. Concise and precise, and infused with Zee's signature
warmth and freshness of style, On Gravity opens a unique pathway to
comprehending relativity and gaining deep insight into gravity,
spacetime, and the workings of the universe.
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