Gravitational physics : exploring the structure of space and time /
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| Imprint: | Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999. |
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| Description: | xi, 114 p. : ill. (mostly col.), ports. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Physics in a new era |
| Subject: | Gravitation. Space and time. Gravitational waves. General relativity (Physics) Gravitation. |
| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4130493 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction, Overview, and Recommendations. I. Gravitation: A Two-Frontier Science. II. Achievements of the Past Decade. III. Opportunities for the Next Decade. IV. Goals and Recommendations for Gravitational Physics
- 2. Ideas and Phenomena of General Relativity. I. Key Ideas in General Relativity. II. Key Phenomena in Gravitational Physics
- 3. Achievements and Opportunities in Gravitational Physics. I. Gravitational Waves. II. Black Holes. III. Origin, Evolution, and Fate of the Universe. IV. General Relativity and Beyond: Experimental Exploration. V. Unifying Gravity and Quantum Theory. App. A. Activities of the Committee on Gravitational Physics
- App. B. Glossary.
