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OverviewBlack holes, predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity more than a century ago, have long intrigued scientists and the public with their bizarre and fantastical properties. Although Einstein understood that black holes were mathematical solutions to his equations, he never accepted their physical reality?a viewpoint many shared. After introducing the basics of the special and general theories of relativity, this book describes black holes both as astrophysical objects and theoretical laboratories in which physicists can test their understanding of gravitational, quantum, and thermal physics. From Schwarzschild black holes to rotating and colliding black holes, and from gravitational radiation to Hawking radiation and information loss, Steven Gubser and Frans Pretorius use creative thought experiments and analogies to explain their subject accessibly. They also describe the decades-long quest to observe the universe in gravitational waves, which recently resulted in the LIGO observatories' detection of the distinctive gravitational wave chirp of two colliding black holes?the first direct observation of black holes' existence. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew Eiden , Steven S Gubser , Frans PretoriusPublisher: HighBridge Audio Imprint: HighBridge Audio ISBN: 9781665139991ISBN 10: 1665139994 Publication Date: 13 October 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAndrew Eiden is an actor and winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. He has been acting since the age of four, working at regional theaters, in national commercials, and on numerous television shows. Steven S. Gubser is a professor of physics at Princeton University. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, especially string theory, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. He is a widely cited scholar in these and other related areas. Frans Pretorius is a physicist who deals with computer simulation in astrophysics. He deals with numerical simulation in general relativity, especially gravitational collapse, collision, and fusion of black holes and cosmic singularities. In 2017 he was awarded the New Horizons in Physics Prize. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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