The Perfect Theory: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over

The Perfect Theory: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity – From Black Holes to Dark Energy, A Modern Physics History

â€œFerreira masterfully portrays the science and scientists behind general relativityâ€™s star-crossed history and argues that even now we are only just beginning to realize its vitality as a tool for understanding the cosmos.â€ â€”Scientific American
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Einsteinâ€™s theory of general relativity is possibly the most perfect intellectual achievement of modern physics. For almost a century now, physicists have been delving into Einsteinâ€™s theory, seeking an understanding of the history of the universe, the origin of time, and the evolution of solar systems, stars, and galaxies. The expanding universe, the light-speed barrier, black holes, wormholes, time travelâ€”general relativity has allowed scientistsâ€™ imaginations to take flight with new possibilities, revealing a universe that is much stranger than anyone ever expected.
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Just in time for the theoryâ€™s hundred-year anniversary, physicist Pedro Ferreiraâ€™s The Perfect Theory explains just how staggering an achievement general relativity was while bringing to life the infighting that it sparked in the field of physics over the past century.
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â€œA rollicking good read . . . With crisp explanations and narrative flair, Ferreira offers us a fun, fresh take on a magnificent part of modern science.â€ â€”Steven Strogatz, author of The Joy of x
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â€œOne of the best popular accounts of how Einstein and his followers have been trying to explain the universe for decades.â€ â€”Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Country USA
Brand Mariner
Manufacturer Mariner Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber part_0544483863
ReleaseDate 2015-03-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780544483866

Country	USA
Brand	Mariner
Manufacturer	Mariner Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	part_0544483863
ReleaseDate	2015-03-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780544483866

The Perfect Theory: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity – From Black Holes to Dark Energy, A Modern Physics History

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