Tag: Space

Free Download Gravitational Waves Explained (The Mysteries of Space) by Richard Gaughan
English | December 15th, 2018 | ISBN: 197850456X, 1978505574 | 80 pages | True EPUB | 10.54 MB
In September of 2015, the scientific world was buzzing: gravitational waves had been detected. It was a dramatic and conclusive demonstration of Einstein’s theory of general relativity, the most complex and far-reaching theory in the history of physics. Through detailed diagrams, relatable analogies, and informative sidebars, this text cuts through the complexity and sophistication, providing an accessible introduction to the physics of waves, the implications of general relativity, and the ways in which gravitational waves can bring new understanding of the universe around us.

Free Download Dark Matter Explained (The Mysteries of Space) by Kristi Lew
English | December 15th, 2018 | ISBN: 1978504551, 1978505566 | 80 pages | True EPUB | 11.52 MB
Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with. Dark matter cannot be directly observed, but it can be studied by examining its effect on ordinary matter. Simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts and fascinating images will help students understand how physicists employ Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitational lensing, particle colliders, and other theories and tools to learn about dark matter. Informative sidebars explore related timely topics in depth, while a Further Reading section provides several resources for additional study.

Free Download Dark Energy Explained (The Mysteries of Space) by Gina Hagler
English | December 15th, 2018 | ISBN: 1978504543 | 80 pages | True EPUB | 6.82 MB
Dark energy is a mysterious force causing the universe to expand in an accelerating manner. Although Edwin Hubble discovered observational proof of expansion in 1929, the first direct evidence for dark energy came from supernova observations in the late 1990s. Untangling complex physics theories with accessible language, informative sidebars, and captivating imagery, this text explores the development and evaluation of scientific theories behind dark energy. Students will learn about the tools and methods scientists use to unravel dark energy’s origins, dynamics, and effects on the universe.

Free Download Antimatter Explained (The Mysteries of Space) by Richard Gaughan
English | December 15th, 2018 | ISBN: 1978504535, 197850554X | 80 pages | True EPUB | 9.40 MB
According to many science fiction books and movies, antimatter is dangerous stuff, stuff that would blow up if it comes into contact with normal matter. Antimatter and normal matter will annihilate one another in a burst of energy, and if that burst could be captured, antimatter would provide vast amounts of power. Enhanced by detailed diagrams and illuminating sidebars, this engaging text uses comprehensible analogies to everyday experiences to introduce the forms of matter in our universe, the forms of antimatter, and how an understanding of antimatter can provide insight into the very structure of the universe.