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Steven Weinberg
Steven Weinberg was a physicist and science writer, known for works like "Creations," "Gravitation and cosmology," and "Le monde des particules." His books explore fundamental physics and the universe, with
Gravitation and cosmology: principles and applications of the general theory of relativity
Gravitation and cosmology: principles and applications of the general theory of relativity
- Pages
- 657
- Published
- 1972
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Steven Weinberg's 1972 work aimed to synthesize the wealth of data on gravitation and cosmology from the preceding decade, preparing readers for new discoveries. It also served as a textbook on general relativity, deliberately de-emphasizing geometric concepts to highlight the profound connections between gravitation and other areas of physics.