Einstein's Cosmos

Einstein's Cosmos
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 039305165X
ISBN-13 : 9780393051650
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein's Cosmos by : Michio Kaku

Einstein's Cosmos

Einstein's Cosmos
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 227
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ISBN-10 : 9781474602785
ISBN-13 : 1474602789
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein's Cosmos by : Michio Kaku

Few figures loom as large as Albert Einstein in our contemporary culture. It is truly remarkable that a man from such humble beginnings, an unemployed dreamer without a future or a job, who was written off by his professors as a hopeless loser, could to dare to scale the heights he reached. In this enlightening book, Michio Kaku reasseses Einstein's work by centring on his three great theories: special relativity, general relativity and the Unified Field Theory. He first yielded the equation E =mc2 which is now such a fixture in our culture that it is practically a ubiquitous slogan. But the subsequent theories led to the Big Bang theory, and have changed irrevocably the way we perceive time and space. Michio Kaku offers a new, refreshing look at the pioneering work of Einstein, giving a more accurate portrayal of his enduring legacy than previous biographies. As today's advanced physicists continue their search to fulfil Einstein's most cherished dream, a 'theory of everything', he is recognised as a prophet who set the agenda for modern physics.

Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time (Great Discoveries)

Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time (Great Discoveries)
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9780393077834
ISBN-13 : 0393077837
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time (Great Discoveries) by : Michio Kaku

"A fresh and highly visual tour through Einstein's astonishing legacy." —Brian Greene There's no better short book that explains just what Einstein did than Einstein's Cosmos. Keying Einstein's crucial discoveries to the simple mental images that inspired them, Michio Kaku finds a revealing new way to discuss his ideas, and delivers an appealing and always accessible introduction to Einstein's work.

Time Travel in Einstein's Universe

Time Travel in Einstein's Universe
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Publisher : HMH
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9780547526577
ISBN-13 : 0547526571
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Time Travel in Einstein's Universe by : J. Richard Gott

A Princeton astrophysicist explores whether journeying to the past or future is scientifically possible in this “intriguing” volume (Neil deGrasse Tyson). It was H. G. Wells who coined the term “time machine”—but the concept of time travel, both forward and backward, has always provoked fascination and yearning. It has mostly been dismissed as an impossibility in the world of physics; yet theories posited by Einstein, and advanced by scientists including Stephen Hawking and Kip Thorne, suggest that the phenomenon could actually occur. Building on these ideas, J. Richard Gott, a professor who has written on the subject for Scientific American, Time, and other publications, describes how travel to the future is not only possible but has already happened—and contemplates whether travel to the past is also conceivable. This look at the surprising facts behind the science fiction of time travel “deserves the attention of anyone wanting wider intellectual horizons” (Booklist). “Impressively clear language. Practical tips for chrononauts on their options for travel and the contingencies to prepare for make everything sound bizarrely plausible. Gott clearly enjoys his subject and his excitement and humor are contagious; this book is a delight to read.” —Publishers Weekly

Einstein

Einstein
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 603
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ISBN-10 : 9781847395894
ISBN-13 : 1847395899
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein by : Walter Isaacson

NOW A MAJOR SERIES 'GENIUS' ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, PRODUCED BY RON HOWARD AND STARRING GEOFFREY RUSH Einstein is the great icon of our age: the kindly refugee from oppression whose wild halo of hair, twinkling eyes, engaging humanity and extraordinary brilliance made his face a symbol and his name a synonym for genius. He was a rebel and nonconformist from boyhood days. His character, creativity and imagination were related, and they drove both his life and his science. In this marvellously clear and accessible narrative, Walter Isaacson explains how his mind worked and the mysteries of the universe that he discovered. Einstein's success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marvelling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a worldview based on respect for free spirits and free individuals. All of which helped make Einstein into a rebel but with a reverence for the harmony of nature, one with just the right blend of imagination and wisdom to transform our understanding of the universe. This new biography, the first since all of Einstein's papers have become available, is the fullest picture yet of one of the key figures of the twentieth century. This is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available -- a fully realised portrait of this extraordinary human being, and great genius. Praise for EINSTEIN by Walter Isaacson:- 'YOU REALLY MUST READ THIS.' Sunday Times 'As pithy as Einstein himself.’ New Scientist ‘[A] brilliant biography, rich with newly available archival material.’ Literary Review ‘Beautifully written, it renders the physics understandable.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Isaacson is excellent at explaining the science. ' Daily Express

The Cosmic View of Albert Einstein

The Cosmic View of Albert Einstein
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1454907762
ISBN-13 : 9781454907763
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cosmic View of Albert Einstein by : Albert Einstein

Draws from various sources to relate Albert Einstein's ethical and philosophical views on the cosmos, touching on such topics as God, prayer, wealth, peace, creativity, nature, imagination, and curiosity.

Einstein's Universe

Einstein's Universe
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Publisher : Gramercy
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0517385708
ISBN-13 : 9780517385708
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein's Universe by : Nigel Calder

This brilliantly written book unlocks the astounding implications of Einstein's revolutionary theories on the nature of science, time and motion. It far surpasses any previous explanation of Relativity for laymen.

Where the Universe Came From

Where the Universe Came From
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Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 9781857889598
ISBN-13 : 1857889592
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Where the Universe Came From by : New Scientist

How did it all begin? Where is it all going? WHY GENERAL RELATIVITY LEAVES UNFINISHED BUSINESS WITH THE COSMOS A little over a century ago, a young Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity to the world and utterly transformed our understanding of the universe. He overturned centuries of thinking about gravity by revealing how it arises from the curvature of space and time. Yet general relativity has had far greater consequences. It has revealed that our universe has been expanding from a hot dense state called the big bang. It has changed our understanding of space and time. And it predicts that the universe is an extreme place, containing black holes and possibly wormholes. Using Einstein's insights, today's cosmologists have come to realize that most of the universe is missing in the form of mysterious dark matter and dark energy. In Where The Universe Came From leading cosmologists and New Scientist explain that while we have made great progress, we still have plenty of unfinished business with the cosmos. How does the dark universe shape our cosmic destiny? What is really happening near black holes? Are we any closer to discovering the ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein? Why is relativity not the final answer? ABOUT THE SERIES New Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.

Loving Faster Than Light

Loving Faster Than Light
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 275
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ISBN-10 : 9780226680736
ISBN-13 : 0226680738
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Loving Faster Than Light by : Katy Price

This is an insightful examination of one of the essential problems of the history of science - how does elite, esoteric knowledge get read, used, modified, and owned by those outside the professional scientific community? Price focuses on one of the defining scientific ideas of the 20th century and skillfully demonstrates the many genres and styles through which it was adopted and changed.

Einstein's Greatest Blunder?

Einstein's Greatest Blunder?
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0674242424
ISBN-13 : 9780674242425
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Einstein's Greatest Blunder? by : Donald Goldsmith

This brief and witty book, by the award-winning science writer Donald Goldsmith, takes on key questions about the origin and evolution of the cosmos. By clearly laying out what we currently know about the universe as a whole, Goldsmith lets us see firsthand whether modern cosmology is in a state of crisis.