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Einstein has succeeded in separating far more completely than hitherto the share of the observer and the share of external nature in the things we see happen. The perception of an object by an observer depends on his own situation and circumstances; for example, distance will... Read Full Overview

""Space, Time and Gravitation: An Outline of the General Relativity Theory"" is a scientific book written by Arthur S. Eddington and first published in 1920. The book provides an introduction to the concepts and principles of the general theory of relativity, which was developed... Read Full Overview

This classic book is essential reading for all those interested in the development of modern physics.

Sir Arthur Eddington's account of the general theory of relativity, 'without, ' as he says in his preface, 'introducing anything very technical in the way of mathematics, physics... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This classic book is essential reading for all those interested in the development of modern physics. Sir Arthur Eddington's account of the general theory of relativity, 'without, ' as he says in his preface, 'introducing anything very technical in the way of mathematics, physics... Read Full Overview

In this accessible exploration of Einstein's theory of general relativity, Arthur Eddington provides a lucid explanation of the complex relationship between space, time, and gravity. Written for a general audience, the book breaks down the revolutionary ideas of curved spacetime... Read Full Overview

By his theory of relativity Albert Einstein has provoked a revolution of thought in physical science.The achievement consists essentially in this: Einstein has succeeded in separating far more completely than hitherto the share of the observer and the share of external nature... Read Full Overview

chapter i The FitzGerald Contraction

chapter ii Relativity

chapter iii The World of Four Dimensions

chapter iv Fields of Force

chapter v Kinds of Space

chapter vi The New Law of Gravitation and the Old Law

chapter vii Weighing Light... Read Full Overview

In this accessible exploration of Einstein's theory of general relativity, Arthur Eddington provides a lucid explanation of the complex relationship between space, time, and gravity. Written for a general audience, the book breaks down the revolutionary ideas of curved spacetime... Read Full Overview

"Space Time and Gravitation" from Arthur Eddington. English astrophysicist (1882-1944).

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anf ngen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen f r die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verf... Read Full Overview

This text provides an account of various experiments, that demonstrate a simplified reality where space and time are relegated to their proper source - the observer. The principles of these experiments and theories originate from the ideas of Einstein, and this text aims to present... Read Full Overview