Jim Breithaupt

This guide contains the essential facts and concepts of the life of Einstein and his work. It examines his background and the scientific method of the day, and explains his theories in simple terms. Central themes are presented in jargon-free language and key terms are highlighted and explained.

El ameno texto de J. Breithaupt nos presenta al gran científico y su obra. De forma clara y sencilla, sitúa la obra de Einstein en su contexto histórico, describe las pruebas experimentales en apoyo de las teorías de Einstein, nos conduce a través de la teoría de la relatividad y nos muestra las predicciones que, a partir de esas teorías, vaticinan el futuro del Universo.

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