Is Einstein Still Right? is a science and technology book by the author Clifford M. Will, Nicolas Yunes.
Albert Einstein is the symbol of genius. His theories were admired for their beauty and correctness. Any theory is a rigorous empirical test, not the reputation of its inventor or the appeal of mathematics. Over the decades, general relativity has passed one test after another with an excellent track record, including some notable new ones using recently discovered gravitational waves.
Einstein’s theory of gravity, however beautiful it may be, seems to be in direct conflict with another theory he helped create: quantum mechanics. As more and more data pours in from the most remote corners of the universe, hinting at strange things called “dark energy” and “dark matter,” some scientists have begun to explore the possibility that Einstein’s theory may not provide a complete picture of the universe.
From the explosion of neutron stars and the collision of black holes to the process of modern science as a medium. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey of learning and discovery that has been shaping up for 100 years.
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Is Einstein Still Right?
- Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and the Quest to Verify Einstein’s Greatest Creation
