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Jayant Narlikar

    Jayant Vishnu Narlikar je indický kozmológ, ktorý obhajuje teóriu stacionárneho vesmíru. Spolu s Fredom Hoyleom vyvinul teóriu konformnej gravitácie. Okrem vedeckých prác sa Narlikar venuje aj písaniu sci-fi, románov a poviedok v angličtine, hindčine a maráthčine, čím spája hlboké vedecké myslenie s literárnou kreativitou.

    The Lighter Side of Gravity
    • 1982

      The Lighter Side of Gravity

      • 232 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania
      3,9(29)Ohodnotiť

      Exploring the intriguing force of gravity, this book offers a clear, nontechnical introduction to its various manifestations. Through relatable analogies, engaging anecdotes, and numerous illustrations, astrophysicist Narlikar elucidates the general theory of relativity and its complex concepts. The text is enriched with 23 halftones, 21 graphs, and 74 line diagrams, making it accessible and visually informative for readers seeking to understand this fundamental aspect of nature.

      The Lighter Side of Gravity