This volume is a collection of scholarly articles on the Mach Principle, the impact that this theory has had since the end of the 19th century, and its role in helping Einstein formulate the doctrine of general relativity. Editor(s): Barbour, Julian B.; Pfister, Herbert. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 960. . 1995. 1995th Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

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Title: Mach's Principle: From Newton's Bucket to Quantum Gravity (Einstein Studies)
Publisher: Birkh?user
Publication Date: 1995
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0817638237
ISBN 13: 9780817638238
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Based on the July 1993 title conference held in Tnbingen, Germany, covering historical, philosophical, astronomical, theoretical, and experimental aspects of Mach's Principle. Topics include Mach's criticism of Einstein's reading of his work, nonrelativistic Machian theories, general relativity as a Machian theory, direct particle formulation of Mach's principle, frame dragging, and quantum gravity, with sections on testing Machian effects in laboratory and space experiments and critical reflections. Includes commentaries on papers and discussion between contributors. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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