The Expanding Universe - New Edition

The equations of general relativity include a constant lambda in their solution. If lambda is non-zero and positive, this represents the existence of a phenomenon of cosmical repulsion. In this book Eddington discussed the implications of this models of the universe.

Sommario

Preface; Foreword by Sir William McCrea; 1. The recession of the galaxies; 2. Spherical space; 3. Features of the expanding universe; 4. The universe and the atom; Index; Plates.

Riassunto

Long out of print until now, this classic work investigates the experimental determination of one of the fundamental constants of astrophysics and its significance for astronomy.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Arthur Eddington, Arthur Stanley Eddington, Sir Arthur Eddington
• Editore: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 29.01.1988
• EAN: 9780521349765
• ISBN: 978-0-521-34976-5
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Serie: Print On Demand; Cambridge Science Classics; Print on Demand
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Fisica, astronomia > Astronomia