General Relativity And Gravitational Waves [Hardcover] Weber, J.

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1961 Interscience publishers edition. Paperback cover has some normal shelf wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This early edition of “General Relativity And Gravitational Waves” by J. Weber is a significant work in the history of physics. Published in 1961, just a few years after the first indirect evidence of gravitational waves was detected, this book delves into the groundbreaking theory of general relativity and its prediction of these elusive ripples in the fabric of spacetime. Weber, a pioneering experimental physicist, played a crucial role in the early efforts to directly detect gravitational waves, a feat that would not be achieved until 2015 with the landmark discovery by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. This volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations laid by Einstein, as well as the experimental challenges and techniques involved in the quest to observe these enigmatic phenomena. For collectors and enthusiasts of scientific literature, this edition represents a captivating snapshot of the ongoing pursuit to validate one of the most profound predictions of Einstein’s revolutionary theory, making it a valuable addition to any physics or astronomy library.