Kip S. Thorne Książki

Z przedmową Christophera Nolana, ta książka stanowi wyjątkowe wprowadzenie do naukowych zagadnień związanych z filmem "Interstellar". Christopher Nolan zabiera widzów w podróż do najodleglejszych zakątków Wszechświata, a nawet do piątego wymiaru, znanego jako hiperprzestrzeń. Intryga filmu oraz efekty specjalne opierają się na solidnych podstawach naukowych. Kip Thorne, wybitny fizyk, był zaangażowany w proces tworzenia filmu od samego początku. W książce wyjaśnia on zjawiska takie jak czarne dziury, tunele czasoprzestrzenne, zakrzywienie czasu i przestrzeni, osobliwości, kwantowa grawitacja oraz anomalie grawitacyjne. Thorne z pasją przybliża te fascynujące odkrycia i hipotezy, które zbliżają nas do zrozumienia Wszechświata. Książka ukazuje jego żywą wyobraźnię i wysiłki, by uczynić naukę dostępną dla osób bez specjalistycznej wiedzy. Thorne pragnie, aby ludzie poznali niesamowite fakty dotyczące Wszechświata i dali się im uwieść. Christopher Nolan, reżyser "Interstellar", oraz Kip Thorne, emerytowany profesor fizyki teoretycznej, pełnili kluczowe role w powstaniu tego dzieła, które łączy sztukę z nauką.

This landmark text offers a rigorous full-year graduate level course on gravitation physics, teaching students • Grasp the laws of physics in flat spacetime• Predict orders of magnitude• Calculate using the principal tools of modern geometry• Predict all levels of precision• Understand Einstein's geometric framework for physics• Explore applications, including pulsars and neutron stars, cosmology, the Schwarzschild geometry and gravitational collapse, and gravitational waves• Probe experimental tests of Einstein's theory• Tackle advanced topics such as superspace and quantum geometrodynamicsThe book offers a unique, alternating two-track pathway through the • In many chapters, material focusing on basic physical ideas is designated asTrack 1 . These sections together make an appropriate one-term advanced/graduate level course (mathematical vector analysis and simple partial-differential equations). The book is printed to make it easy for readers to identify these sections.• The remaining Track 2 material provides a wealth of advanced topics instructors can draw from to flesh out a two-term course, with Track 1 sections serving as prerequisites.

Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics, this work delves into the complexities of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which has intrigued some of the brightest minds since its inception in 1915. The text explores extraordinary phenomena such as black holes, where nothing can escape; wormholes, which connect distant regions of space; singularities, where time and space behave unpredictably; gravitational waves that reveal cosmic events; and the concept of time machines. Kip Thorne, alongside notable theorists like Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, has actively pursued answers to these profound questions. In this expertly crafted narrative, Dr. Thorne, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and Emeritus Professor at Caltech, weaves together a rich tapestry of scientific history and insights. He guides readers through interconnected themes, ultimately addressing the fundamental principles governing our universe and the rationale behind physicists' beliefs. This work offers a more accessible and leisurely exploration compared to Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time, enriched by a compelling historical and human context. It has also received the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science.

Albert Einstein and Max Born were great friends. Their letters span 40 years and two world wars. In them they argue about quantum theory, agree about Beethoven's heavenly violin and piano duets (that they played together when they met) and chat about their families. Equally important, the men commiserate over the tragic plight of European Jewry and discuss what part they should play in the tumultuous politics of the time. Fascinating historically, The Born-Einstein Letters is also highly topical: scientists continue to struggle with quantum physics, their role in wartime and the public's misunderstanding. First published by Macmillan in 1971, this book is re-issued, with a substantial new preface by leading US physicists Kip Thorne and Diana Buchwald, as part of 2005's Relativity Centenary celebrations.

A groundbreaking textbook on twenty-first-century plasma physics and its applications is now available in five stand-alone volumes, ideal for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses in various fields. Each volume emphasizes fundamental concepts, modern applications, and provides a physical and intuitive understanding of the subject. The volume on Plasma Physics offers an essential introduction, focusing on a gas that is significantly ionized, composed of electrons and ions, often influenced by magnetic fields. Plasmas are crucial in numerous contemporary applications, including controlled thermonuclear fusion, radio wave propagation in the ionosphere, and the behavior of the solar corona and wind. In astrophysics, plasmas are responsible for emissions across the electromagnetic spectrum, including phenomena from black holes, magnetized neutron stars, and ultrarelativistic outflows. This volume also serves as supplementary reading for courses in astrophysics, geophysics, and controlled fusion. The five volumes are available individually as paperbacks and ebooks, covering Statistical Physics, Optics, Elasticity and Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Physics, and Relativity and Cosmology.

This collection features insights from renowned physicists on the nature of spacetime, time travel, and the future of science. Richard Price introduces spacetime physics, while Stephen Hawking discusses the concept of chronology protection. Igor Novikov explores the possibility of altering the past, and Kip S. Thorne speculates on future scientific advancements. Timothy Ferris addresses the challenges of making science accessible to the public, and Alan Lightman reflects on the intersection of physics and literature, highlighting the role of physicists as storytellers.