Carl Wilkinson: Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity, Gebunden

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From compasses and "miraculous years" to atomic clocks and black holes--explore how Einstein's curiosity turned time, space, and energy into keys that shape the world you know.

Albert Einstein's extraordinary imagination reshaped everything from falling apples to the fabric of the universe. With original manuscripts, illustrated thought experiments, and vivid explanations, this book unpacks the twists and paradoxes behind relativity and E=mc²--making complex science accessible for budding scientists, curious minds, and anyone seeking to understand the wonders of space and time.

Trace Einstein's journey from rebellious student to Nobel-winning physicist. Marvel at strange discoveries: clocks that slow down at high speeds, trains that shrink the faster they move, and the 4D universe that sounds like something out of a science fiction story but forms the backbone of our modern world. See how ideas developed in a Swiss Patent Office led not just to the world's most famous equation, but to innovations like GPS satellites, lasers, and photoelectric cells.

Reflective, richly illustrated, and packed with practical puzzles, this modern introduction to physics brings science alive. Readers who enjoyed books by Brian Greene or love Pi Day just might find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about reality--and inspired to keep asking, "What if?"