general relativity (physics)

Explains the concept of relativity. Scientists throughout history have made amazing discoveries, but few findings have rocked our world and our view of our place in the universe like the theory of relativity. Albert Einstein's observations and studies leading up to this game-changing discovery are recounted here, as are modern-day applications and current findings. This book also includes the contributions of other instrumental scientists and their studies, such as Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, and James Clerk Maxwell. This engrossing story of the scientists and studies that lead to the theory of relativity will fascinate and educate history and science fans alike.

Leonard Susskind recounts the battle between himself, Stephen Hawking, and Gerard 't Hooft over the true nature of black holes and explains why the battle was so important to the field of quantum mechanics.

An illustrated study commemorating the centenary of Albert Einstein's "Annus Mirabilis Papers" of 1905, his four articles that provided a foundation for modern physics and revolutionized the world's understanding of space, time, energy, matter, and light.

Describes how Albert Einstein revolutionized the world's understanding of physics when he published his theories of relativity in the early 1900s.

Presents a collection of anecdotes and personal histories describing the Big Bang theory of how the universe came to be and explains why some scientists believe it and why some have fought against it.