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The expanding universe
Eddington, Arthur Stanley <Sir ; 1882-1944 ; author>
Abstract
This classic book, long out of print, investigates the experimental determination of one of the fundamental constants of astrophysics and its significance for astronomy. The equations of general relativity include a constant lambda in their solution. If lambda is non-zero and positive, this represents the existence of a phenomenon of cosmical repulsion.
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In this book Eddington discussed the implications of this for models of the universe. The book offers a unique sidelight upon the history of ideas and Eddington's artistry. His evident enjoyment of writing and exposition shine through, and astrophysicists and historians of science will find that this reissue throws fascinating light on one of Britain's greatest scientists
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| Description | The *expanding universe / by Sir Arthur Eddington Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1987 1 online resource (xxiii, 127 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
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| Note | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). Formato pdf - Accesso riservato secondo le condizioni contrattuali https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511564208 |
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| ISBN | 9780511564208 | |
| 9780521349765 | ||
| 9780521048668 | ||
| Series | Cambridge science classics | |
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| Publication year | 1987 |