Kip Thorne
Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393312768
- author:
- Kip Thorne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 624
- Genre:
- Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy is a masterful exploration of some of the most mind-bending phenomena in our universe. Since Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity was introduced in 1915, brilliant minds have sought to unravel its mysteries, leading to the discovery of black holes, wormholes, singularities, gravitational waves, and even time machines. Kip Thorne, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, delves into this complex world, shedding light on the latest research and theories. Alongside fellow theorists Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, among others, Thorne presents an elegant tapestry of interconnected ideas, ultimately seeking to understand the fundamental principles that govern our universe. This book offers a unique insight into the nature of space and time, providing a comprehensive overview of the most significant breakthroughs in modern physics.
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