Gravity
A Very Short Introduction
$28.41
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
8 March 2017
Summary
Gravity is one of the four fundamental interactions that exist in nature. It also has the distinction of being the oldest, weakest, and most difficult force to quantize. Understanding gravity is not only essential for understanding the motion of objects on Earth, but also the motion of all celestial objects, and even the expansion of the Universe itself. It was the study of gravity that led Einstein to his profound realisations about the nature of space and time.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198729143 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198729146 |
| Author: | Timothy Clifton |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 8 March 2017 |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 122mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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About The Author
Timothy Clifton
Dr Timothy Clifton studied under John Barrow in Cambridge and is now a lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London. He is a specialist in gravitational physics and has published many research papers on the subject. He also co-authored a cover story on gravity in Scientific American.
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