The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time
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- Paperback
404 pages
- Release Date
27 February 1975
Summary
Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a ‘black hole’ in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in space-time itself. These singularities are places where space-time begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780521099066 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0521099064 |
| Series: | Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics |
| Author: | Stephen Hawking |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 404 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 1975 |
| Weight: | 544g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 151mm x 227mm |
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Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking, a Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, is the pre-eminent theoretical physicist in the world. His book “A Brief History of Time” was a phenomenal worldwide bestseller. He has twelve honorary degrees and was awarded the CBE and was made a Companion of Honour. He has three children and one grandchild. Visit him at
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