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The Curious History of Relativity

How Einstein's Theory of Gravity Was Lost and Found Again

By: Jean Eisenstaedt

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The Curious History of Relativity

How Einstein's Theory of Gravity Was Lost and Found Again

By: Jean Eisenstaedt

Black holes may obliterate most things that come near them, but they saved the theory of general relativity. Einstein's theory was quickly accepted as the true theory of gravity after its publication in 1915, but soon took a back seat in physics to quantum mechanics and languished for decades on the blackboards of mathematicians. Not until the existence of black holes by Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose in the 1960s, after Einstein's death, was the theory revived. Almost one hundred years after general relativity replaced Newton's theory of gravitation, The Curious History of Relativity tells the story of both events surrounding general relativity and the techniques employed by Einstein and the relativists to construct, develop, and understand his almost impenetrable theory. Jean Eisenstaedt, one of the world's leading experts on the subject, also discusses the theory's place in the evolution of twentieth-century physics. He describes the main stages in the development of general relativity: its beginnings, its strange crossing of the desert during Einstein's lifetime while under heated criticism, and its new life from the 1960s on, when it became vital to the understanding of black holes and the observation of exotic objects, and, eventually, to the discovery of the accelerating universe. We witness Einstein's construction of his theory, as well as the work of his fascinated, discouraged, and enthusiastic colleagues--physicists, mathematicians, and astronomers. Written with flair, The Curious History of Relativity poses--and answers--the difficult questions raised by Einstein's magnificent intellectual feat.

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Princeton University Press

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0691186758

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The Universe of General Relativity

By: A.J. Kox,Jean Eisenstaedt

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The Universe of General Relativity

By: A.J. Kox,Jean Eisenstaedt

Outgrowth of 6th Int'l Conference on the History of General Relativity, held in Amsterdam on June 26-29, 2002 Contributions from notable experts offer both new and historical insights on gravitation, general relativity, cosmology, unified field theory, and the history of science Topics run gamet from detailed mathematical discussions to more personal recollections of relativity as seen through the eyes of the public and renowned relativists

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Springer Science & Business Media

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081764380X

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Relativity in Modern Physics

By: Nathalie Deruelle,Jean-Philippe Uzan

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Relativity in Modern Physics

By: Nathalie Deruelle,Jean-Philippe Uzan

This comprehensive textbook on relativity integrates Newtonian physics, special relativity and general relativity into a single book that emphasizes the deep underlying principles common to them all, yet explains how they are applied in different ways in these three contexts. Newton's ideas about how to represent space and time, his laws of dynamics, and his theory of gravitation established the conceptual foundation from which modern physics developed. Book I in this volume offers undergraduates a modern view of Newtonian theory, emphasizing those aspects needed for understanding quantum and relativistic contemporary physics. In 1905, Albert Einstein proposed a novel representation of space and time, special relativity. Book II presents relativistic dynamics in inertial and accelerated frames, as well as a detailed overview of Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism. This provides undergraduate and graduate students with the background necessary for studying particle and accelerator physics, astrophysics and Einstein's theory of general relativity. In 1915, Einstein proposed a new theory of gravitation, general relativity. Book III in this volume develops the geometrical framework in which Einstein's equations are formulated, and presents several key applications: black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology, which will prepare graduate students to carry out research in relativistic astrophysics, gravitational wave astronomy, and cosmology.

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Oxford University Press

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0191089664

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Black Holes

By: Jean-Pierre Luminet

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Black Holes

By: Jean-Pierre Luminet

Black holes are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy, and their description one of the most daring intellectual feats of modern times. They have already become legendary, forming the basis of many myths, fantasies and science fiction movies. Are they really the monsters which devour light and stars; bottomless celestial pits into which all matter is sucked and crushed? Are they an observable reality, or are they just hypothetical objects from the theory of relativity? In answering such questions the author takes us on a fabulous journey through space and time. Dr Jean-Pierre Luminet is an astronomer at Meudon Observatory in France, a specialist on the subject of black holes, and has also acquired a reputation for being a gifted writer and communicator. In this book he makes the subject of black holes accessible to any interested reader, who will need no mathematical background.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521409063

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Primordial Cosmology

By: Patrick Peter,Jean-Philippe Uzan

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Primordial Cosmology

By: Patrick Peter,Jean-Philippe Uzan

This book provides an extensive survey of all the physics necessary to understand the current developments in the field of fundamental cosmology, as well as an overview of the observational data and methods. It will help students to get into research by providing definitions and main techniques and ideas discussed today. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 summarises the fundamentals in theoretical physics needed in cosmology (general relativity, field theory, particle physics). Part 2 describes the standard model of cosmology and includes cosmological solutions of Einstein equations, the hot big bang model, cosmological perturbation theory, cosmic microwave background anisotropies, lensing and evidence for dark matter, and inflation. Part 3 describes extensions of this model and opens up current research in the field: scalar-tensor theories, supersymmetry, the cosmological constant problem and acceleration of the universe, topology of the universe, grand unification and baryogenesis, topological defects and phase transitions, string inspired cosmology including branes and the latest developments. The book provides details of all derivations and leads the student up to the level of research articles.

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Oxford University Press

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019966515X

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Bob Dylan All the Songs

The Story Behind Every Track Expanded Edition

By: Philippe Margotin,Jean-Michel Guesdon

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Bob Dylan All the Songs

The Story Behind Every Track Expanded Edition

By: Philippe Margotin,Jean-Michel Guesdon

An updated edition of the most comprehensive account of Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize-winning work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during his nearly 60-year career. Bob Dylan: All the Songs focuses on Dylan's creative process and his organic, unencumbered style of recording. It is the only book to tell the stories, many unfamiliar even to his most fervent fans, behind the more than 500 songs he has released over the span of his career. Organized chronologically by album, Margotin and Guesdon detail the origins of his melodies and lyrics, his process in the recording studio, the instruments he used, and the contribution of a myriad of musicians and producers to his canon.

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Black Dog & Leventhal

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0762475722

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The Curious History of Relativity

How Einstein's Theory of Gravity Was Lost and Found Again

By: Jean Eisenstaedt

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How Einstein's Theory of Gravity Was Lost and Found Again

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The Universe of General Relativity

By: A.J. Kox,Jean Eisenstaedt

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By: A.J. Kox,Jean Eisenstaedt

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0817644547

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Studies in the History of General Relativity

By: Jean Eisenstaedt,A.J. Kox

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Studies in the History of General Relativity

By: Jean Eisenstaedt,A.J. Kox

Among the considerations of the two dozen papers are the reception and development of Einstein's theory of general relativity in various institutions around the world; conceptual issues of the theory, especially themes, concepts, and principles associated with his theory of gravity; a number of tech

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0817634797

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Selected Writings Of Jean Genet

By: Jean Genet

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Selected Writings Of Jean Genet

By: Jean Genet

Excerpts from the novels, plays, and poems of the French convict, prostitute, and literary artist join notes from his film, The Penal Colony, letters, essays, and a rare interview, all edited by a contemporary biographer.

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Harper Collins

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0880014202

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Book's by Jean Eisenstaedt

The Curious History of Relativity

The Curious History of Relativity

The Universe of General Relativity

The Universe of General Relativity

Relativity in Modern Physics

Relativity in Modern Physics

Black Holes

Black Holes

Primordial Cosmology

Primordial Cosmology

Bob Dylan All the Songs

Bob Dylan All the Songs

The Curious History of Relativity

The Curious History of Relativity

The Universe of General Relativity

The Universe of General Relativity

Studies in the History of General Relativity

Studies in the History of General Relativity

Selected Writings Of Jean Genet

Selected Writings Of Jean Genet

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