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Author : Allie Vibert Douglas
language : en
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Release Date : 1957
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Author : Allie Vibert Douglas
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Release Date : 1956
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Author : A. Vibert Douglas
language : en
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Release Date : 2018-03-11
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This is the definitive biography of the great astronomer, mathematician and philosopher Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington, which was highly praised on its first publication in 1956. It has long been out of print, and we now offer it in a fresh edition.In the 1920s Alice Vibert Douglas was that unusual creature for the day, a lady student of astronomy, and she was one of Eddington's pupils at Cambridge. She knew the great man personally and was able to paint a uniquely vivid portrait.Eddington was a super-giant in an age of intellectual giants in physics and astronomy. He was one of the first men to understand General Relativity and he evangelized that new theory to the English-speaking scientific public; he did ground-breaking work in astrophysics on the Constitution of the Stars; and during his last twelve years he developed (but could not complete) his great synthesis "Fundamental Theory" - an extraordinary combination of quantum theory and relativity which included derivations of many of the fundamental constants of physics from purely epistemological principles. He also devoted a great deal of effort to his philosophy of "Selective Subjectivism" or "Subjective Structuralism".PRESS COMMENTS (from 1956):The Observatory, London (written by Eddington's assistant for eighteen years): "The writing of the biography of such a man as Eddington required great courage and deep understanding of his scientific works, for his mind and pen ranged over the whole expanse of astronomy and atomic physics in a measure unequalled by any of his contemporaries. Professor Douglas reveals a literary skill befitting the eminence of the subject of her book... She has rendered a signal service in the realms of scientific biography; her book will bring delight and profit to all classes of readers."Dr. Slater, Leeds: "This biography brings so much enlightenment on the development of Eddington's scientific and philosophical outlook that all students of his work will thank Dr. Douglas."Sky and Telescope (T.K. Menon, Harvard College Observatory): "An integrated view of the activities of a truly great scientist... an interesting account of his early studies of star motions, through stellar structure, relativity, and cosmology... a lively narrative of his controversies with his fellow astronomers... a lucid outline of Eddington's personal philosophy... No review can be complete without commenting on the literary excellence of this biography... fascinating reading for both the professional and the amateur astronomer."We quote a poem which Eddington wrote on the subject of his famous eclipse expedition in 1919 when he verified Einstein's prediction of the deflection of starlight:Ah Moon of my Delight far on the wane,The Moon of Heaven has reached the Node againBut clouds are massing in the gloomy skyO'er this same Island, where we laboured long - in vain?And this I know; whether EINSTEIN is rightOr all his Theories are exploded quite,One glimpse of stars amid the Darkness caughtBetter than hours of toil by Candle-lightAh Friend! could thou and I with LLOYDS insureFor Gold this sorry Coelostat so poorWould we not shatter it to bits - and forThe next Eclipse a trustier Clock procureThe Clock no question makes of Fasts or Slows,But steadily and with a constant Rate it goes.And Lo! the clouds are parting and the SunA crescent glimmering on the screen - It shows! - It shows!Five Minutes, not a moment left to waste,Five Minutes, for the picture to be traced -The Stars are shining, and coronal lightStreams from the Orb of Darkness - Oh make haste!For in and out, above, about, below'Tis nothing but a magic Shadow showPlayed in a box, whose Candle is the SunRound which we phantom figures come and goOh leave the Wise our measures to collateOne thing at least is certain, LIGHT has WEIGHTOne thing is certain, and the rest debate -Light rays, when near the Sun, DO NOT GO STRAIGHT.
Eddington
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Author : Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1983-11-24
Eddington written by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-11-24 with Science categories.
This book is based on two lectures given in Cambridge by Professor Chandrasckhar to mark the centenary of the birth of Arthur Stanley Eddington. The text describes Eddington's major contributions to astrophysics and to general relativity. The approach is not technical, although it will mainly be of interest to professionals in astronomy, applied mathematics and the history of modern astronomy.
Space Time And Gravitation An Outline Of The General Relativity Theory
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Author : Arthur Eddington
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-16
Space Time And Gravitation An Outline Of The General Relativity Theory written by Arthur Eddington and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-16 with Science categories.
Written by the English astrophysicist, Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), and originally published in 1920, ‘Space, Time and Gravitation’ outlines the general theory of relativity in astrophysics. This fascinating early work navigates Einstein’s theory through a series of perspectives – that of the experimental physicist, pure mathematician, and relativist, making it a wonderful read for the student, teacher or astrophysics enthusiast today. Contents include: Arthur Eddington; Preface; Prologue; ‘What Is Geometry?’; 1 - The Fitzgerald Contraction; 2 – Relativity; 3 - The World of Four Dimensions; 4 - Fields of force; 5 - Kinds of Space; 6 - The New Law of Gravitation and the Old Law; 7 - Weighing Light; 8 - Other Tests of the Theory; 9 - Momentum and Energy; 10 - towards infinity; 11 - Electricity and Gravitation; 12 - On The Nature of Things; Appendix; Mathematical Notes; Historical Note. This classic text is being republished in a modern and affordable edition, complete with reproductions of the original illustrations and a specially written concise biography.
Sir Arthur Eddington
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Author : L. P. Jacks
language : en
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Release Date : 1949
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The Eddington Enigma
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Author : David Stanley Evans
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 1998
The Eddington Enigma written by David Stanley Evans and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the thirties and forties of this century Eddington's name was a household word in the English-speaking world, and even beyond, as the result of his publication of semi-popular books of science and philosophy, including much material found controversial. In a more restricted, but world-wide, circle, he was revered for his outstanding contributions to astronomy, and physics, especially in kinematics of stars, relativity theory and astrophysics.
Sir Arthur Eddington Man Of Science And Mystic
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Author : Lawrence Pearsall Jacks
language : en
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Release Date : 1949
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Space Time And Gravitation
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Author : Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-04-12
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Space, Time and Gravitation by Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington
Space Time And Gravitation
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Author : Arthur Stanley Eddington
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-09-17
Space Time And Gravitation written by Arthur Stanley Eddington and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-17 with Science categories.
Arthur Stanley Eddington is one of the most influential astrophysicists of the 20th century. Born in Great Britain, he is credited as being a leading teacher of Einstein's theory of relativity in the English world. He is considered a great philosopher of science, and was a boisterous advocate for the popularization of science until his death in 1944. This book, Space, Theory, also titled Space, Time, and Gravitation: An Outline of the General Relativity Theory is one of his most important and well-read books. Originally published in 1920, this book was written at a time when information from Germany would have been limited, and thus many of Einstein's theories had not yet been completely digested by the Western world. The purpose of Space, Theory is to present the theory of relativity to those without a strong scientific or mathematical background. While mathematical equations do make frequent appearances throughout the text, they are complemented by detailed textual explanations and real-world examples. The book is presented in a logical manner. The first chapter discusses the very nature of geometry, and how Euclidean geometry is not sufficient for a discussion of the theory of relativity. One must always consider the dimension of time, Eddington argues. It is this discussion that sets the stage for the remainder of the theories presented in this book. Almost one hundred years after it was written, there are still few better books introducing Einstein's theory of relativity to the layman. Eddington is gifted in taking immensely complex theories and breaking them down to a level that demonstrates their significance in every day life. If you are at all interested in astrophysics, Space, Theory is a must read. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.