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3. Plucking the Strings of Relativity.

Author

Turner, Michael

Subjects
*PHYSICS, *QUANTUM theory, *GRAVITY, *PHYSICAL sciences, *SPACETIME
Abstract

Discusses several unanswered questions about physics based on the theory of relativity of scientist Albert Einstein. Problem related to the attempt to reconcile gravity with quantum mechanics; Source of the concept of space and time; Acceleration of the expansion of the universe.

Published
2004

4. A COSMIC CONUNDRUM.

Author

Krauss, Lawrence M. and Turner, Michael S.

Subjects
*METAPHYSICAL cosmology, *NUCLEAR physics, *QUANTUM theory, *SPACETIME, *GRAVITY
Abstract

The article focuses on the reemergence of Albert Einstein's cosmological constant. Cosmological constant has reemerged to play a central role in 21st-century physics. It arises from recent observations of an accelerating universe and from the principles of quantum. mechanics. Physicists expect the cosmological term to provide the key to moving beyond Einstein's theory to understand space, time and gravity at a deeper level. INSETS: A Change of Meaning;Models of the Cosmos: Then and Now.

Published
2005

5. Throwing deep.

Author

Turner, Michael S.

Subjects
*GRAVITATIONAL wave measurement, *GRAVITY, *BLACK holes
Abstract

The author reflects on the discovery of gravitational waves in the GW150914 event and how it could help scientists understand gravity. It states the GW150914 event occurred when two black holes merged and mentions that the gravitational waves were detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) on September 14, 2015. It comments that the first gravitational wave antenna was invested by physicist Joseph Weber and talks about initial false-alarm detections.

Published
2016
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6. Dark Energy: Just What Theorists Ordered.

Author

Turner, Michael S.

Subjects
*PHYSICS, *QUANTUM theory, *GRAVITY
Abstract

Discusses the discovery of cosmic speedup in 1998. Emphasis on cosmic inflation by scientist Alan Guth; Reason gravity is always attractive; Significance of quantum mechanics.

Published
2003
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