Einstein’s Universe The Layperson’s Guide
Einstein’s Universe The Layperson’s Guide by Nigel Calder is a revised edition published by Penguin in 2005, consisting of 190 pages. This updated version commemorates the centenary of Einstein’s remarkable contributions in 1905, when he authored five groundbreaking scientific papers, including the special theory of relativity. Calder presents this complex theory in an accessible manner, making it approachable for readers without a scientific background.
In this edition, readers will find a clear explanation of Einstein’s theories alongside a new chapter that discusses experiments related to relativity conducted since the book’s original release. The work delves into significant topics in science and physics, particularly focusing on the history and implications of relativity. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the foundational concepts of modern physics and the historical context surrounding Einstein’s revolutionary ideas.
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An updated edition of a classic of popular science. Leading science writer Nigel Calder, author of Magic Cosmos, wrote Einstein’s Universe to mark the centenary of Einstein’s birth in 1979. Now it is reissued to celebrate the centenary of Einstein’s ‘miraculous year’ in 1905, when he wrote five astonishingly original scientific papers, culminating in the special theory of relativity. Calder outlines this great theory in a way every reader can understand, and provides a new chapter detailing experiments on relativity in the years since his book first appeared.
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