Gravitational Physics: Exploring the Structure of Space and Time (Physics in a New Era Series) - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Board On Physics And Astronomy; Committee On Gravitational Physics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309066352 ISBN 13: 9780309066358

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1999

Synopsis

Gravitational Physics assesses the achievements of the field over the past decade in both theory and experiment, identifies the most promising opportunities for research in the next decade, and describes the resources necessary to realize those opportunities. A major theme running through the opportunities is the exploration of strong gravitational fields, such as those associated with black holes. The book, part of the ongoing decadal survey Physics in a New Era, examines topics such as gravitational waves and their detection, classical and quantum theory of strong gravitational fields, precision measurements, and astronomical observations relevant to the predictions of Einstein's theory of general relativity.

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Committee on Gravitational Physics, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309066352
• ISBN 13: 9780309066358
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 126