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Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in PhysicsEver since Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity burst upon the world in 1915 some of the most brilliant minds of our century have sought to decipher the mysteries bequeathed by that theory, a legacy so unthinkable in some respects that even Einstein himself rejected them.Which of these bizarre phenomena, if any, can really exist in our universe? Black holes, down which anything can fall but from which nothing can return; wormholes, short spacewarps connecting regions of the cosmos; singularities, where space and time are so violently warped that time ceases to exist and space becomes a kind of foam; gravitational waves, which carry symphonic accounts of collisions of black holes billions of years ago; and time machines, for traveling backward and forward in time.Kip Thorne, along with fellow theorists Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, a cadre of Russians, and earlier scientists such as Oppenheimer, Wheeler and Chandrasekhar, has been in the thick of the quest to secure answers. In this masterfully written and brilliantly informed work of scientific history and explanation, Dr. Thorne, a Nobel Prizewinning physicist and the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at Caltech, leads his readers through an elegant, always human, tapestry of interlocking themes, coming finally to a uniquely informed answer to the great question: what principles control our universe and why do physicists think they know the things they think they know? Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time has been one of the greatest bestsellers in publishing history. Anyone who struggled with that book will find here a more slowly paced but equally mindstretching experience, with the added fascination of a rich historical and human component.Winner of the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Black Holes and Time Warps'? A: The book explores the concepts of black holes, wormholes, singularities, gravitational waves, and time machines, all rooted in the context of Einstein's theory of relativity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kip S. Thorne, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his work in theoretical physics and astrophysics.
- Q: When was 'Black Holes and Time Warps' published? A: The book was published on January 17, 1995.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in astrophysics? A: Yes, the book is written in a more accessible manner compared to similar works, making it suitable for readers who are new to astrophysics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Black Holes and Time Warps'? A: The book contains 624 pages.
- Q: What award did this book win? A: It won the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science.
- Q: Are there illustrations or diagrams in the book? A: Yes, the book includes diagrams and illustrations to help explain complex concepts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in new condition when purchased.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context about black holes? A: Yes, it offers a rich historical perspective alongside the scientific explanations.