{"product_id":"space-time-and-gravitation-an-outline-of-the-general-relativity-theory-9781447402244","title":"Space, Time and Gravitation - An Outline of the General Relativity Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Arthur Eddington\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Moulton Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Moulton Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Physics - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moulton Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46868230504599,"sku":"9781447402244","price":2058.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447402244.webp?v=1769988939","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/space-time-and-gravitation-an-outline-of-the-general-relativity-theory-9781447402244","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}