Einstein's Brainchild: Relativity Made Relatively Easy!
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (559 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591025222 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Moreover, nothing can go faster than light. And time is part of space. Their consequences reshaped the world of physicsAand their complexity has given generations of popularizers plenty of work. Students and others looking for fascinating and painless introductions to this particular, well-traveled, but still-startling corner of the sciences will be happy with Parker as their guide. Later chapters outline relativity's successors in the march of theoretical physics, notably quantum theory and Heisenberg's principle of uncertainty, which Einstein himself refused to accept. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. The latest book to tackle Einstein's insights and their consequences is also one of the clearest and shortest yet. Starting with the 1887 Michelson-Morley experiment (which proved the no
Good primer This book gives a great intro to Einstein, that's understandable and lends to the appreciation as to what a great thinker Einstein truly was.Other great books along this same vein are E=MC2, and Fermats Enigma, the latter gets a bit deeps towards the end but the beginning chapters really flesh out number theory in a historical context that really freshens the mathematic atmosphere.Will aspiring mathematics majors appreciate Einstein's Brainchild? If you involve yourself with the process of introduction and discourse, they probably would!Enjoy!. "Einstein's Context" according to Brent Kitchen. This is a well written book putting Einstein's discoveries and ideas into their historical context. If you are already familiar with the Theory of Relativity, you will be able to grasp the explanations. Otherwise, you may have a struggle with the discussion, since the author sometimes makes jumps in the explanation that are hard to follow. The part where the book really shines is how various theories put forth by Einstein fit into the cultural and historical mileau he was living in.. "Nice book!" according to A Customer. This book is great! It answers every question you've ever had about the universe, plus tons more. Not only does it tell you about Einstein's theories, it tells you about his life, friends, competitors, everything! I have learned so much from this book! Don't think it is written for children, because it is most certainly not. I got confused sometimes, but not too much. I recommend this to anyone with an interest in space or anything to do with it, it is really quite fascinating, especially because I want to be an astrological physicist when I'm older!
In exploring the fascinating implications of Einstein's thought, Parker treats us to the experience of discovering a black hole, traversing curved spacetime, and greeting our much younger twin who has just returned from a long and arduous spaceflight.Parker's incomparable gift for language captures Einstein's uniqueness, singular brilliance, and stunning theories. Given the fervent renewed appreciation for the contributions Albert Einstein has bestowed on humanity, Parker thinks it only right to dedicate a book to explaining in the clearest possible terms the meaning and beauty of Einstein's theories.While tracing the story of Einstein's life, Parker seizes on the crucial groundbreaking theories that Einstein envisioned. The clarity of the writing coupled with the many illustrations will drive home the point why so many consider Einstein to be the greatest scientist who ever lived and Time magazine named Albert Einstein "Person of the Century.". Through Parker's eloquence, eye for detail, and clever use of Einsteinian cartoons a