Publisher's Synopsis
Space, Time and Gravitation: An Outline of the General Relativity Theory is a book written by Arthur S. Eddington in 1920. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of general relativity, which was developed by Albert Einstein in 1915. Eddington's book provides a clear and concise explanation of the complex concepts of space, time, and gravity, and their interrelationships. The book begins with a brief history of the development of the theory of relativity and then moves on to explain the fundamental concepts of the theory, including the equivalence principle, the curvature of spacetime, and the concept of geodesics. Eddington also covers the mathematical tools used in general relativity, such as tensors and the Riemann curvature tensor. The book includes detailed discussions of some of the most important applications of general relativity, such as the gravitational redshift, the bending of light by gravity, and the precession of the perihelion of Mercury. Eddington also discusses the implications of general relativity for the structure of the universe as a whole, including the possibility of black holes and the expanding universe. Overall, Space, Time and Gravitation is a classic text that provides a clear and accessible introduction to the theory of general relativity. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of physics or the fundamental nature of the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
