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Black Holes and Time Dilation

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An inspiring scientific voyage guided by Nobel laureate Kip Thorne, exploring the mysteries of black holes, time dilation, curved spacetime, and wormholes in readable detail.

About this book

In "Black Holes and Time Warps," Nobel laureate Kip S. Thorne offers an extraordinary journey into the profound mysteries of modern astrophysics and Einstein's theory of general relativity. Written for a general audience without compromising scientific depth, Thorne unravels how massive gravitational fields warp spacetime, give birth to black holes, and slow down the passage of time. Blending personal anecdotes from the front lines of physics research with captivating theoretical explanations, the book explores mind-bending concepts like gravity waves, time travel, and wormholes, making complex cosmological physics accessible and endlessly fascinating.

Why read it?

It is widely considered a masterpiece of popular science, explaining complex astrophysical phenomena with unmatched clarity, narrative flair, and scientific rigor.

Who is it for?

For astronomy enthusiasts, physics buffs, science students, and curious readers fascinated by astrophysics, general relativity, and the nature of time and space.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789777654074
Page count
688
Age rating
General