The Changing Conceptions of the Universe - From Newton to Einstein -
By Benjamin Harrow, Albert Einstein, Arthur Stanley Eddington, Joseph Sweetman Ames, Joseph John Thomson, Frank Watson Dyson
Length2h 57m
About this audiobook
In 'The Changing Conceptions of the Universe - From Newton to Einstein -', the reader is presented with an illuminating anthology that traverses the profound shifts in our understanding of the cosmos from the classical mechanics of Newton to the relativistic perspectives introduced by Einstein. This collection showcases a range of literary styles from the purely scientific to the philosophical and historical, weaving through the revolutionary thoughts that reshaped astrophysics and theoretical physics. The anthology is highlighted by notable essays that dissect key experiments and theories, challenging and expanding the reader's comprehension of what the universe entails. The contributors to this anthology, including figures such as Albert Einstein and Sir Joseph John Thomson, are pivotal in the overlap of scientific breakthrough and literary exposition. Their backgrounds range from theoretical physicists to astronomers, each adding depth to the discourse on cosmic evolution in relation to their own monumental contributions to science. This assembly underlines pivotal moments in the history of science, reflecting the collaborative spirit needed to fathom the universe's complex nature. 'The Changing Conceptions of the Universe - From Newton to Einstein -' is an essential read for anyone interested in the progression of scientific thought and its narrative treatment. The collection offers a unique vantage point into the intellectual dialogues that have defined modern understanding of space, time, and gravity. Readers will find the anthology not only educative but also provocatively engaging, urging a deeper appreciation of both the universe's vast mysteries and the minds that have endeavored to decode them.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature, Literary Classics
Length2 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
6Appendix
2Preface To Second Edition
7TIME, SPACE, AND GRAVITATION1
3I Newton
8EINSTEIN’S LAW OF GRAVITATION1
4II The Ether and Its Consequences
9THE DEFLECTION OF LIGHT BY GRAVITATION AND THE EINSTEIN THEORY OF RELATIVITY.1
5III Einstein: References
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