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The power of mathematics
Far more than just the language of science, mathematics is a critical underpinning of nature. Einstein demonstrated this 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. To make this intellectual leap, Einstein needed the help of several mathematicians who introduced him to the geometrical framework upon which his theory rests.
Steve Nadis and Shing-Tung Yau consider how math can drive and sometimes anticipate discoveries in physics. Examining 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?
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“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
Additional Book Details
Pages: | 272 |
Release Date: | April 16, 2024 |
ISBN: | 9781541604292 |
Club ID: | 1429699 |
Format: | Regular Print |