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Is Einstein Still Right?

Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and the Quest to Verify Einstein's Greatest Creation

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Is Einstein Still Right?

Written by: Clifford M. Will, Nicolas Yunes
Narrated by: Tom Perkins
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Albert Einstein is often viewed as the icon of genius, and his theories are admired for their beauty and correctness. Yet the final judge of any theory is the rigorous test of experiment, not the fame of its inventor or the allure of its mathematics. For decades, general relativity has passed test after test with flying colors, including some remarkable new tests using the recently detected gravitational waves.

Still, there are reasons for doubt. Einstein's theory of gravity, as beautiful as it is, seems to be in direct contradiction with another theory he helped create: quantum mechanics. Until recently, this was considered to be a purely academic affair. But as more and more data pours in from the most distant corners of the universe, hinting at bizarre stuff called "dark energy" and "dark matter", some scientists have begun to explore the possibility that Einstein's theory may not provide a complete picture of the cosmos.

From the explosions of neutron stars and the collisions of black holes to the modern scientific process as a means to seek truth and understanding in the cosmos, this audiobook takes the listener on a journey of learning and discovery that has been 100 years in the making.

©2020 Clifford M. Will and Nicolás Yunes (P)2020 Tantor Astronomy & Space Science Physics Science
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This is a great introduction to the work of Einstein, by looking at the work from the perspective of the tests that have been done to establish his theories. Its an unusual approach, but works well as each theory is fully explained and then shown how it was tested. Gravity takes up a large portion as the experiments into gravitational waves have only recently been conclusive.

Excellent book for anyone who is interested.

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