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Light in Einstein's Universe
Raia Prokhovnik
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Description for Light in Einstein's Universe
Paperback. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PHU; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 373.
The tremendous progress in astronomical observations over the past sixty years has revealed a vast structured universe whose fundamental parti cles are galaxies, and clusters thereof. The interpretation of the new astronomical evidence owes much to Einstein's insights and deductions. All our knowledge of the world derives from the light, more generally the energy, which reaches us from near and far. Einstein recognised the vital role of energy as the solE~ basis of our information about the workings of nature; his Special Theory of Relativity showed how our understanding of space and time Is linked with measurements involving reflecting light ... Read more
The tremendous progress in astronomical observations over the past sixty years has revealed a vast structured universe whose fundamental parti cles are galaxies, and clusters thereof. The interpretation of the new astronomical evidence owes much to Einstein's insights and deductions. All our knowledge of the world derives from the light, more generally the energy, which reaches us from near and far. Einstein recognised the vital role of energy as the solE~ basis of our information about the workings of nature; his Special Theory of Relativity showed how our understanding of space and time Is linked with measurements involving reflecting light ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics
Number of Pages
222
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401089029
SKU
V9789401089029
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`An original, timely and stimulating book: do not miss it.' Foundations of Physics (1986)