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The Expanding Universe: Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900–1931 (Cambridge Science Classics) - Hardcover
Long out of print, this classic book investigates the experimental determination of one of the fundamental constants of astrophysics and its significance for astronmy. The Expanding Universe offers a unique sidelight on the history of ideas and Eddington's artistry; his evident enjoyment of writing and exposition shine through. Astrophysicists and historians of science will find that this reissue sheds fascinating light on one of Britain's greatest scientists. Sir William McCrea has supplied the Preface.
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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. In this book Eddington discussed the implications of this models of the universe.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1920
- ISBN 10 0521048664
- ISBN 13 9780521048668
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages138
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