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Einstein was right : = the science and history of gravitational waves /

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Title/Author:	Einstein was right :/ edited by Jed Z. Buchwald.
Reminder of title:	the science and history of gravitational waves /
remainder title:	Science and history of gravitational waves
other author:	Buchwald, Jed Z.,
Description:	1 online resource (264 p.)
Subject:	Gravitational waves. -
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ISBN:	9780691194547

Einstein was right : = the science and history of gravitational waves /
Einstein was right :the science and history of gravitational waves /Science and history of gravitational wavesedited by Jed Z. Buchwald. - 1 online resource (264 p.)

Einstein was right: the science and history of gravitational waves -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Quest for (and Discovery of) Gravitational Waves -- 3. One Hundred Years of Relativity: From the Big Bang to Black Holes and Gravitational Waves -- 4. The New Era of Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics -- 5. The Wagers of Science -- 6. The Genesis and Transformation of General Relativity -- 7. The Detection of Gravitational Waves: A Reflection -- 8. Einstein at Caltech -- 9. How General Relativity Shaped Twentieth-Century Philosophy of Science -- Notes -- References -- The Contributors -- Index.

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A compelling interdisciplinary account of the historic discovery of gravitational wavesIn 1915, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves--ripples in the fabric of space-time caused by the movement of large masses--as part of the theory of general relativity. A century later, researchers with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) confirmed Einstein's prediction, detecting gravitational waves generated by the collision of two black holes. Shedding new light on the hundred-year history of this momentous achievement, Einstein Was Right brings together essays by two of the physicists who won the Nobel Prize for their instrumental roles in the discovery, along with contributions by leading scholars who offer unparalleled insights into one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of our time.This illuminating book features an introduction by Tilman Sauer and invaluable firsthand perspectives on the history and significance of the LIGO consortium by physicists Barry Barish and Kip Thorne. Theoretical physicist Alessandra Buonanno discusses the new possibilities opened by gravitational wave astronomy, and sociologist of science Harry Collins and historians of science Diana Kormos Buchwald, Daniel Kennefick, and Ju00FCrgen Renn provide further insights into the history of relativity and LIGO. The book closes with a contribution by philosopher Don Howard, who reflects on the significance of Einstein's theory for the philosophy of science.Edited by Jed Buchwald, Einstein Was Right is an authoritative and thought-provoking account of one of the most thrilling scientific discoveries of the modern age.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

ISBN: 9780691194547Subjects--Personal Names:

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Einstein, Albert,
1879-1955.Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Gravitational waves.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: QC179

Dewey Class. No.: 539.754

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