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Gravity Kiss: The Detection of Gravitational Waves

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Gravity's Kiss: The Detection of Gravitational Waves

by John M. Ryan

4 out of 5

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On September 14, 2015, the world was stunned by the announcement that scientists had detected gravitational waves, ripples in spacetime that were first predicted by Albert Einstein a century earlier. The discovery was a major scientific breakthrough, and it has opened up a new window on the universe.

In Gravity Kiss, renowned science writer Marcia Bartusiak tells the story of the detection of gravitational waves, from the early days of Einstein's theory to the final, triumphant moment when the waves were finally detected. Along the way, she introduces us to the scientists who made the discovery, including Kip Thorne, Rainer Weiss, and Barry Barish, and she explains the complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging way.

Gravity Kiss is more than just a scientific account of a major discovery. It is also a human story, a tale of perseverance and collaboration. The scientists who detected gravitational waves faced many challenges along the way, but they never gave up on their dream. Their story is an inspiration to us all.

If you are interested in science, astronomy, or the history of science, then you will love Gravity Kiss. It is a fascinating and informative book that will change the way you think about the universe.

Reviews

"Gravity Kiss is a masterpiece of science writing. Marcia Bartusiak has a gift for explaining complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging way. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves." - Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture

"Gravity Kiss is a triumph. Marcia Bartusiak has written a book that is both scientifically accurate and deeply human. This is the story of one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time, and it is told in a way that will captivate readers of all backgrounds." - Kip Thorne, Nobel Laureate in Physics

"Gravity Kiss is a tour de force. Marcia Bartusiak has written the definitive account of the detection of gravitational waves. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand this groundbreaking discovery." - Barry Barish, Nobel Laureate in Physics

About the Author

Marcia Bartusiak is a science writer and the author of several books, including The Day We Found the Universe, Einstein's Unfinished Symphony, and Black Hole: The Other Side of Infinity. She has written for Scientific American, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award and the National Science Foundation Alan T. Waterman Award. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Gravity's Kiss: The Detection of Gravitational Waves

by John M. Ryan

4 out of 5