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Empire Of The Stars: Obsession, Friendship, And Betrayal In The Quest For Black Holes,Used
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In August 1930, On A Voyage From Madras To London, A Young Indian Looked Up At The Stars And Contemplated Their Fate. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekharchandra, As He Was Calledcalculated That Certain Stars Would Suffer A Strange And Violent Death, Collapsing To Virtually Nothing. This Extraordinary Claim, The First Mathematical Description Of Black Holes, Brought Chandra Into Direct Conflict With Sir Arthur Eddington, One Of The Greatest Astrophysicists Of The Day. Eddington Ridiculed The Young Man'S Idea At A Meeting Of The Royal Astronomy Society In 1935, Sending Chandra Into An Intellectual And Emotional Tailspinand Hindering The Progress Of Astrophysics For Nearly Forty Years.Empire Of The Stars Is The Dramatic Story Of This Intellectual Debate And Its Implications For Twentiethcentury Science. Arthur I. Miller Traces The Idea Of Black Holes From Early Notions Of 'Dark Stars' To The Modern Concepts Of Wormholes, Quantum Foam, And Baby Universes. In The Process, He Follows The Rise Of Two Great Theoriesrelativity And Quantum Mechanicsthat Meet Head On In Black Holes. Empire Of The Stars Provides A Unique Window Into The Remarkable Quest To Understand How Stars Are Born, How They Live, And, Most Portentously (For Their Fate Is Ultimately Our Own), How They Die.It Is Also The Moving Tale Of One Man'S Struggle Against The Establishmentan Episode That Sheds Light On What Science Is, How It Works, And Where It Can Go Wrong. Miller Exposes The Deepseated Prejudices That Plague Even The Most Rational Minds. Indeed, It Took The Nuclear Arms Race To Persuade Scientists To Revisit Chandra'S Work From The 1930S, For The Core Of A Hydrogen Bomb Resembles Nothing So Much As An Exploding Star. Only Then Did Physicists Realize The Relevance, Truth, And Importance Of Chandra'S Work, Which Was Finally Awarded A Nobel Prize In 1983.Set Against The Waning Days Of The British Empire And Taking Us Right Up To The Present, This Sweeping History Examines The Quest To Understand One Of The Most Forbidding Phenomena In The Universe, As Well As The Passions That Fueled That Quest Over The Course Of A Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Empire Of The Stars'? A: 'Empire Of The Stars' explores the intellectual debate surrounding black holes, focusing on the conflict between Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Sir Arthur Eddington, and the implications for 20th-century astrophysics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empire Of The Stars'? A: The book is authored by Arthur I. Miller, who delves into the history of black hole theory and the scientific journeys of its main figures.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Empire Of The Stars' was published on April 25, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empire Of The Stars' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Empire Of The Stars' have? A: 'Empire Of The Stars' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Is 'Empire Of The Stars' a new book? A: Yes, the condition of 'Empire Of The Stars' is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does 'Empire Of The Stars' fall under? A: 'Empire Of The Stars' is categorized under 'Expeditions & Discoveries', making it suitable for readers interested in scientific exploration.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Empire Of The Stars'? A: This book is the First Edition, offering readers the original insights from the author.
- Q: Does 'Empire Of The Stars' discuss the significance of black holes? A: Yes, the book discusses the significance of black holes in understanding the universe, particularly in relation to theories of relativity and quantum mechanics.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Empire Of The Stars'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical context of black hole research, the scientific debates of the time, and the personal struggles of key figures in astrophysics.