A compact introduction to the ideas behind the general theory of relativity – originally intended for teacher training students, but certainly suitable for a wider audience!
The book presents the most important findings from around 100 years of relativity theory and uses them to explore the phenomena of one of the most fascinating areas of research: black holes. The author describes their formation and special features, as well as the experience of an astronaut falling into a black hole. The book offers mathematical calculations and thought experiments that provide a much deeper insight into this subject area than is usually found in non-fiction books.
