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OverviewOne of the preeminent mathematicians of the past half century shows how physics and math were combined to give us the theory of gravity and the dizzying array of ideas and insights that has come from it Mathematics is far more than just the language of science. It is a critical underpinning of nature. The famed physicist Albert Einstein demonstrated this in 1915 when he showed that gravity-long considered an attractive force between massive objects-was actually a manifestation of the curvature, or geometry, of space and time. But in making this towering intellectual leap, Einstein needed the help of several mathematicians, including Marcel Grossmann, who introduced him to the geometrical framework upon which his theory rests. In The Gravity of Math, Steve Nadis and Shing-Tung Yau consider how math can drive and sometimes even anticipate discoveries in physics. Examining phenomena like black holes, gravitational waves, and the Big Bang, Nadis and Yau ask: Why do mathematical statements, derived solely from logic, provide the best descriptions of our physical world? The Gravity of Math offers an insightful and compelling look into the power of mathematics-whose reach, like that of gravity, can extend to the edge of the universe. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shing-Tung Yau , Steve NadisPublisher: Basic Books Imprint: Basic Books Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9781541604292ISBN 10: 1541604296 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 02 May 2024 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews"""With clarity and finesse, Steve Nadis and Shing-Tung Yau chronicle the deep connections between mathematics and physical reality, from Einsteinian relativity to string theory. They brilliantly show how higher mathematics has led to astonishing predictions, such as gravitational waves and black holes, that have proven correct through observations. The Gravity of Math offers a literary treat for anyone looking for lucid explanations of the deep principles underlying contemporary physics.""--Paul Halpern, author of The Allure of the Multiverse ""A captivating and comprehensive journey through the mathematics of gravity and its unresolved puzzles from the Big Bang to the formation of black holes. There are no better authors to tell the story than the brilliant mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and the exceptional science writer Steve Nadis. A must read.""--Avi Loeb, New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial" """A captivating and comprehensive journey through the mathematics of gravity and its unresolved puzzles from the Big Bang to the formation of black holes. There are no better authors to tell the story than the brilliant mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and the exceptional science writer Steve Nadis. A must-read.""--Avi Loeb, New York Times-bestselling author of Extraterrestrial ""A splendid rendition of one of our greatest scientific sagas, including the most recent instalments: this story of general relativity describes the mind-blowing union of gravitation and geometry, deftly weaving math and mass. A book on gravity that readers will fall for.""--Karl Sigmund, author of The Waltz of Reason ""This book will leave you amazed at how brilliant human thought discovered the intimate connection between the falling of an apple on Earth and the existence of a massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. With superb technical explanations and polished prose, this book illustrates how real mathematical physics can give even the most imaginative science fiction some pretty stiff competition for excitement.""--Paul Nahin, University of New Hampshire ""With clarity and finesse, Nadis and Yau chronicle the deep connections between mathematics and physical reality, from Einsteinian relativity to string theory. The Gravity of Math offers a literary treat for anyone looking for lucid explanations of the deep principles underlying contemporary physics.""--Paul Halpern, author of The Allure of the Multiverse" """A captivating and comprehensive journey through the mathematics of gravity and its unresolved puzzles from the Big Bang to the formation of black holes. There are no better authors to tell the story than the brilliant mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and the exceptional science writer Steve Nadis. A must read.""--Avi Loeb, New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial" """A splendid rendition of one of our greatest scientific sagas, including the most recent installments: this story of general relativity describes the mind-blowing union of gravitation and geometry, deftly weaving math and mass. A book on gravity that readers will fall for.""--Karl Sigmund, author of The Waltz of Reason ""This book will leave you amazed at how brilliant human thought discovered the intimate connection between the falling of an apple on Earth, and the existence of a massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. With superb technical explanations and polished prose, this book illustrates how real mathematical physics can give even the most imaginative science fiction some pretty stiff competition for excitement.""--Paul Nahin, University of New Hampshire ""With clarity and finesse, Steve Nadis and Shing-Tung Yau chronicle the deep connections between mathematics and physical reality, from Einsteinian relativity to string theory. They brilliantly show how higher mathematics has led to astonishing predictions, such as gravitational waves and black holes, that have proven correct through observations. The Gravity of Math offers a literary treat for anyone looking for lucid explanations of the deep principles underlying contemporary physics.""--Paul Halpern, author of The Allure of the Multiverse ""A captivating and comprehensive journey through the mathematics of gravity and its unresolved puzzles from the Big Bang to the formation of black holes. There are no better authors to tell the story than the brilliant mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and the exceptional science writer Steve Nadis. A must read.""--Avi Loeb, New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial" Author InformationSteve Nadis, a contributing editor to Discover magazine and a contributing writer to Quanta, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Shing-Tung Yau is a mathematics professor at Tsinghua University and professor emeritus at Harvard University. The recipient of the Fields Medal, National Medal of Science, and a MacArthur Fellowship, he lives in Beijing. 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