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Black holes and time warps : Einstein's outrageous legacy
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Black holes and time warps : Einstein's outrageous legacy

by Kip S. Thorne

An exploration of the history and science of general relativity, examining phenomena such as black holes, wormholes, and gravitational waves. It analyses the theoretical developments and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of space and time.

Accession 30256 ISBN 0330331620 Publisher Picador
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