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Gravity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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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 Realizations About The Nature Of Space And Time And All Astrophysical Bodies Within It.In This Very Short Introduction, Timothy Clifton Looks At The Development Of Our Understanding Of Gravity Since The Early Observations Of Kepler And Newtonian Theory. He Discusses Einstein'S Theory Of Gravity, Which Now Supplants Newton'S, And Shows How It Allows Us To Understand Why The Frequency Of Light Changes As It Passes Through A Gravitational Field, Why Gps Satellites Need Their Clocks Corrected As They Orbit The Earth, And Why The Orbits Of Distant Neutron Stars Speed Up. Today, Almost 100 Years After Einstein Published His Theory Of Gravity, We Have Even Detected The Waves Of Gravitational Radiation That He Predicted. Clifton Concludes By Considering The Testing And Application Of General Relativity In Astrophysics And Cosmology, And Looks At Dark Energy And Efforts Such As String Theory To Combine Gravity With Quantum Mechanics.About The Series: The Very Short Introductions Series From Oxford University Press Contains Hundreds Of Titles In Almost Every Subject Area. These Pocketsized Books Are The Perfect Way To Get Ahead In A New Subject Quickly. Our Expert Authors Combine Facts, Analysis, Perspective, New Ideas, And Enthusiasm To Make Interesting And Challenging Topics Highly Readable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction'? A: 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction' explains the fundamental force of gravity, its historical context, and its significance in understanding celestial motion and the universe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Timothy Clifton, who explores various aspects of gravity and its implications in astrophysics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 128 pages, making it a concise read on the subject of gravity.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2017.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction' is categorized under Cosmology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in astrophysics? A: Yes, this book is part of the Very Short Introductions series, which is designed to introduce complex subjects in a reader-friendly manner.
- Q: Does the book discuss Einstein's theory of gravity? A: Yes, it thoroughly discusses Einstein's theory of gravity and how it supplants Newton's theory, alongside its implications in the modern understanding of physics.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical development of gravity, its scientific principles, and its applications in understanding the universe.
- Q: Is 'Gravity: A Very Short Introduction' a good resource for studying cosmology? A: Yes, this book provides a solid foundation for studying cosmology, particularly in relation to gravity and its effects on cosmic structures.