Where the Universe Came From: How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos

Where the Universe Came From: How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos

by New Scientist
Where the Universe Came From: How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos

Where the Universe Came From: How Einstein's relativity unlocks the past, present and future of the cosmos

by New Scientist

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Overview

How did it all begin? Where is it all going?
A little over a century ago, a young Albert Einstein presented his general theory of relativity to the world and utterly transformed our understanding of the universe. His theory changed the way we think about space and time, revealed how our universe has been expanding from a hot dense state called the big bang and predicted black holes.

WHERE THE UNIVERSE CAME FROM is a 13.8-billiion-year journey through the cosmos. Discover how Einstein's work explains why the cosmos is the way it is, why 95% of the universe is missing, how physicists go to extraordinary lengths to unlock gravity's secrets and how black holes could hold the key to a theory of everything.

ABOUT THE SERIES
New Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781529381832
Publisher: Mobius
Publication date: 01/11/2022
Pages: 224
Sales rank: 1,072,070
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.

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Table of Contents

Series introduction vii

Contributors ix

Introduction xiii

1 The roots of relativity 1

2 About space and time 19

3 Black holes 39

4 Gravitational waves 55

5 Into the cosmos 71

6 Dark matter 91

7 Dark energy 111

8 Beyond relativity 127

9 Conclusion 153

Fifty ideas 171

Glossary 182

Picture credits 187

Index 188

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