From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe by Benjamin Harrow
"From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe" by Benjamin Harrow is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant shifts in understanding the universe, particularly focusing on the groundbreaking contributions of Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein to the fields of gravitation and physics. Harrow aims to present these complex concepts in a manner accessible to a general audience, highlighting the evolution of scientific thoughtfrom Newton's laws to Einstein's theories of relativity. The opening of the work sets the stage by establishing the importance of both Newton and Einstein in altering humanity's comprehension of the cosmos. It begins with an acknowledgment of Newton's revolutionary contributions, notably his law of gravitation, which unified terrestrial and celestial mechanics, and later transitions to Einstein's transformative theories, which redefined the nature of time and space. Harrow outlines the intellectual progression from the geocentric views of Ptolemy through the heliocentric revelations of Copernicus and the scientific bravery of Galileo, ultimately paving the way for Newton's and later Einstein's monumental achievements. The text effectively encapsulates the historical context and fundamental concepts that are central to understanding the monumental shifts in our perception of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harrow, Benjamin, 1888-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 21000322 |
| Title | From Newton to Einstein: Changing Conceptions of the Universe |
| Edition | 2nd edition, revised and enlarged. With articles by Prof. Einstein, Prof. J.S. Ames ... Sir Frank Dyson ... Prof. A.S. Eddington ... and Sir J.J. Thomson ... |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Relativity (Physics) |
| Subject | Ether (Space) |
| Subject | Gravitation |
| Subject | Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 |
| Subject | Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60271 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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