Written by the English astrophysicist, Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), and originally published in 1920, ‘Space, Time and Gravitation’ outlines the general theory of relativity in astrophysics. This fascinating early work navigates Einstein’s theory through a series of perspectives – that of the experimental physicist, pure mathematician, and relativist, making it a wonderful read for the student, teacher or astrophysics enthusiast today. Contents include: Arthur Eddington; Preface; Prologue; ‘What Is Geometry?’; 1 – The Fitzgerald Contraction; 2 – Relativity; 3 – The World of Four Dimensions; 4 – Fields of force; 5 – Kinds of Space; 6 – The New Law of Gravitation and the Old Law; 7 – Weighing Light; 8 – Other Tests of the Theory; 9 – Momentum and Energy; 10 – towards infinity; 11 – Electricity and Gravitation; 12 – On The Nature of Things; Appendix; Mathematical Notes; Historical Note. This classic text is being republished in a modern and affordable edition, complete with reproductions of the original illustrations and a specially written concise biography.
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