Ripples in Spacetime: Einstein, Gravitational Waves, and the Future of Astronomy, by Govert Schilling

Synopsis: The detection of gravitational waves—ripples in spacetime—has already been called the scientific coup of this century. Govert Schilling recounts the struggles that threatened to derail the quest and describes the detector’s astounding precision, weaving far-reaching discoveries about the universe into a gripping story of ambition and perseverance.

Published: July 2017 | ISBN: 978-0674971660

Author’s English Homepage: http://www.allesoversterrenkunde.nl/#!/english/govert-schilling/
Author’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/govertschilling

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