Space, Time and Gravitation: An Outline of the General Relativity Theory

Description: This book offers a captivating exploration of the fundamental concepts of space and time, challenging readers to reconsider their intuitive understanding of these seemingly straightforward concepts. The author engages in a lively dialogue with a physicist and a mathematician, unraveling the complex relationship between geometry, measurement, and the nature of reality. By examining the famous Michelson-Morley experiment, the author unveils the implications of the Fitzgerald Contraction, which suggests that objects actually contract in the direction of their motion through the aether. This concept, initially perplexing, leads the author to delve into the revolutionary implications of Einstein's theory of relativity, which argues that there is no absolute motion through the aether, and that our perception of space and time is inherently intertwined with our own motion. The book delves into the philosophical implications of these scientific findings, prompting readers to question the very nature of reality and our place within it. By examining the profound impact of these theories on our understanding of the universe, the author provides a compelling and thought-provoking commentary on the evolving relationship between science and our conception of the world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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