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The Perfect Theory Lib/E - A Century of Geniuses and the Battle Over General Relativity (Standard format, CD, Library Edition) Loot Price: R1,517
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The Perfect Theory Lib/E - A Century of Geniuses and the Battle Over General Relativity (Standard format, CD, Library Edition)

Pedro G. Ferreira; Read by Sean Runnette

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How did one elegant theory incite a scientific revolution?

Physicists have been exploring, debating, and questioning the general theory of relativity ever since Albert Einstein first presented it in 1915. Their work has uncovered a number of the universe s more surprising secrets, and many believe further wonders remain hidden within the theory s tangle of equations, waiting to be exposed. In this sweeping narrative of science and culture, astrophysicist Pedro Ferreira brings general relativity to life through the story of the brilliant physicists, mathematicians, and astronomers who have taken up its challenge. For these scientists, the theory has been both a treasure trove and an enigma, fueling a century of intellectual struggle and triumph.

Einstein s theory, which explains the relationships among gravity, space, and time, is possibly the most perfect intellectual achievement of modern physics, yet studying it has always been a controversial endeavor. Relativists were the target of persecution in Hitler s Germany, hounded in Stalin s Russia, and disdained in 1950s America. Even today, doctorate students are warned that specializing in general relativity will make them unemployable.

Despite these pitfalls, general relativity has flourished, delivering key insights into our understanding of the origin of time and the evolution of all the stars and galaxies in the cosmos. Its adherents have revealed what lies at the farthest reaches of the universe, shed light on the smallest scales of existence, and explained how the fabric of reality emerges. Dark matter, dark energy, black holes, and string theory are all progeny of Einstein s theory.

We are in the midst of a momentous transformation in modern physics. As scientists look farther and more clearly into space than ever before, "The Perfect Theory" reveals the greater relevance of general relativity, showing us where it started, where it has led, and where it can still take us."

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Imprint: Blackstone Associates Publishing
Country of origin: United States
Release date: April 2014
First published: April 2014
Authors: Pedro G. Ferreira
Readers: Sean Runnette
Format: CD  Standard format
Disks: 9
Running time: 623 minutes
Edition: Library Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-4830-0616-1
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
LSN: 1-4830-0616-6
Barcode: 9781483006161

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