Perfect Theory, The: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity

This resource provides an overview of the history of Einstein’s theory of general relativity and quantum mechanics and describes in detail the processes, mistakes, and successes that physicists and mathematicians experienced as they sought to understand the universe. Written in a narrative style, the chapters help break up the large amount of information into related, more manageable sections. Suitable for students who wish to extend their learning of astrophysics, Einstein’s Theory, or quantum mechanics, to help teachers can gain a deeper understanding of events that lead to the current beliefs in astrophysics, and to provide in-depth examples to supplement class study and textbooks.