Einstein for Dummies

Carlos I. Calle, PhD

NASA Kennedy Space Center

Wiley Publishing

Hoboken, NJ

364 pages, June 2005

ISBN: 0764583484

Discover

  • Einstein's thoughts and motivations
  • The scientists who influenced his work
  • His connection to the nuclear bomb
  • Einstein's greatest blunde

 

In 1905, Albert Einstein revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. He went on to become a twentieth-century icon-a man whose name and face are synonymous with "genius." Now, at last, ordinary readers can explore Einstein's life and work in this new For Dummies guide. Physicist Dr. Carlos Calle chronicles Einstein's career and explains his work-including the theories of special and general relativity-in language that anyone can understand.

He shows how Einstein's discoveries affected everything from the development of the atom bomb to the theory of quantum mechanics. He sheds light on Einstein's personal life and beliefs, including his views on religion and politics. And he shows how Einstein's work continues to affect our world today, from nuclear power to space travel to artificial intelligence.

Eager to understand Einstein?

This fun, accessible guide clearly explains his amazing theories and the tremendous impact of his discoveries on contemporary life and science. You get a glimpse into Einstein's personal life and beliefs, as well as an overview of the main events that shaped his ideas and laid the groundwork for his accomplishments.

Florida Today: "This is a wonderfully written book that makes Einstein seem like someone you would enjoy inviting to dinner."

 

 

About the Book

Einstein for Dummies is a guide to all of Einstein’s work, not just relativity and E = mc 2. Einstein did much more than invent his theory of relativity and discover his famous equation. He started quantum physics, invented the principle of the laser, came up with the first model of the universe, and showed us that space is curved. And these are just the big ticket items. There’s hardly any field in physics that’s untouched by his discoveries.

This book presents and explains all the scientific contributions that Einstein made in his life in plain and simple English. The book also tells you why Einstein’s discoveries are so important and why he deserved to be as famous as he was.

Einstein’s life was fascinating, Einstein for Dummies also gives you an overview of the main events during different periods of his life. It tells you about Einstein’s views on religion and philosophy, as well as his interactions with the women in his life.