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Gravity: A Very Short Introduction

Gravity

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"Gravity" by Timothy Clifton is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Dynamics. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Gravity is the most immediately familiar of the four fundamental forces of nature, and its effects dominate many of the phenomena commonly observed. Timothy Clifton looks at the development of our understanding of gravity, from Newton's apple to gravitational waves and efforts such as string theory to combine gravity with quantum mechanics.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in fundamental physics concepts
Focus: The development and understanding of gravity as a fundamental force
Covers: Historical perspectives from Newtonian gravity to modern theories including gravitational waves and string theory
Why It Matters: Provides insight into how gravity shapes observable phenomena and ongoing scientific efforts to unify it with quantum mechanics

"Gravity" by Timothy Clifton is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Dynamics. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Dynamics

Author: Timothy Clifton

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Gravity is the most immediately familiar of the four fundamental forces of nature, and its effects dominate many of the phenomena commonly observed. Timothy Clifton looks at the development of our understanding of gravity, from Newton's apple to gravitational waves and efforts such as string theory to combine gravity with quantum mechanics.

AuthorTimothy Clifton
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2017
ISBN-139780198729143
BindingPaperback
Pages121
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDynamics
SeriesVery Short Introductions

Format: Paperback

Length: 121 pages

Language: English

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