The Renaissance of General Relativity in Context (1st ed. 2020) (Einstein Studies #16)

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Synopsis
This contributed volume explores the renaissance of general relativity after World War II, when it transformed from a marginal theory into a cornerstone of modern physics. Chapters explore key historical processes related to the theory of general relativity, in addition to presenting a thorough treatment of the relevant science behind these episodes. A broad historiographical framework is introduced first, thus providing the broad context in which the given computational approaches and case studies occurred. Written by an international and interdisciplinary group of expert authors, these chapters will bring readers to a more complete understanding of Einstein’s theory. Specific topics include:Social and citation networksThe Fock-Infeld disputeWheeler’s turn to gravitation theoryThe position of general relativity in theories of fundamental interactionsThe pursuit of a quantum theory of gravityThe emergence of dark matter in relation to cosmological modelsInstitutional frameworks for gravitational wave search in EuropeThe Renaissance of General Relativity in Context is ideal for historians, philosophers, and sociologists of science. Students and researchers in physics will also be interested in the topics explored.
Copyright:
2020

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9783030507541
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9783030507534
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Springer International Publishing
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Springer
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English
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Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy
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Edited by:
Jürgen Renn
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Roberto Lalli
Edited by:
Alexander S. Blum

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