This book was written by evalyn gates and published in april 2010. Evalyn gates is the author of einsteins telescope 4. Astrophysicist evalyn gates brings the world of gravitational lensing and the search for the unknown constituents of the universe to the reader in her book einsteins telescope. Einstein telescope et or einstein observatory, is a proposed thirdgeneration groundbased gravitational wave detector, currently under study by some institutions in the european union. Apologies to evalyn gates, but it would be wonderful if this book subtitled the hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe. Einsteins telescope the hunt for dark matter and dark.
This effect is known as gravitational lensing, and the amount of bending is one of the predictions of albert einsteins general theory of relativity. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe by gates, evalyn 2010 paperback gates on. Based on einsteins theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or einsteins telescope, is enabling. Evalyn gates s einsteins telescope is a testament to what can be done when beautiful mathematics is applied to astronomy. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe, explains how it works. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the univers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading einsteins telescope. Feb 22, 2010 evalyn gates, a talented astrophysicist, transports readers to the edge of contemporary science to explore the revolutionary tooleinsteins telescope that is unlocking the secrets of the universe. The cosmic jury is still out on the existence of the dark stuff, but gates s story of the search is mindexpanding. In einsteins telescope evalyn gates, a university of chicago astrophysicist, transports us to the edge of contemporary science to explore the revolutionary tool that unlocks the secrets of these littleunderstood cosmic constituents. Touch the universe is a unique and innovative astronomy book that will help visually impaired people see the wonders of our universe. Click on the image below and youll be linked to the flash viewer page for this program.
An einstein cross, just above the multicoloured cross, shows four spots of yellow light einsteins telescope is using the universe itself as a lens through which we can seek out galaxies that would otherwise be too faint to be seen, says gates, assistant director of. Evalyn gates evalyn gates transports us to the edge of science to explore the tool that unlocks the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. Philosophers in antiquity debated that question, it took on a theological flavour in the middle ages, and it became available to direct observation only with the advent of space telescopes. Then im all like, oh dip evalyn gates i could totally get into gravitational lensing to map dark matter halos around galaxies.
As a doeeyed graduatelevel physics student, i have this terrible habit of reading books like einsteins telescope and falling completely in love with a very specific subfield of science. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Evalyn gates calls from the university of chicago calls it einsteins telescope but she actually means the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, which acts as a sort of natural telescope. Gates uses one of einsteins great ideas to weave together mathematics, astrophysics, and cosmology into a coherent and, dare i say it, compelling narrative that maps out the frontiers of contemporary research.
Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Using a combination of braille and largeprint captions that face 14 pages of brilliant hubble space telescope photos, it is embossed with shapes that represent various astronomical objects such as stars, gas clouds, and jets of matter streaming. Evalyn gatess einsteins telescope is a testament to what can be done when beautiful mathematics is applied to astronomy. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe 1 by gates, evalyn isbn. Jan 01, 2009 as a doeeyed graduatelevel physics student, i have this terrible habit of reading books like einsteins telescope and falling completely in love with a very specific subfield of science. Gates has spent many years in this search, and this book is an excellent introduction and advanced discussion, laying the foundation for the work she and others will do over the next decade to unmask some of the great mysteries in cosmology and astrophysics. Home, book intro, about the author, images, news, upcoming events, faq, links. Gatess recently published book, einsteins telescope.
Gates explains the importance of gravitational lensing einsteins telescope. The university of chicagos evalyn gates calls the instrument einsteins telescope. The search for dark matter and dark energy in the universe. The et einstein telescope project aims to the realization of a crucial research infrastructure in europe. Einsteins telescope is a highly accessible account of the modern approach to an ancient question. Apr 16, 2009 einsteins telescope is a highly accessible account of the modern approach to an ancient question. Eyeing the universe through einsteins telescope the university of.
The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe by evalyn gates 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Scientists are harnessing the cosmos as a scientific instrument in their quest to determine the makeup of the universe. Aug 04, 2018 evalyn gates transports us to the edge of science to explore the tool that unlocks the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. It will be able to test einsteins general theory of relativity in strong field conditions and realize precision gravitational wave astronomy. A whole galaxy cluster can thus act as a lens for objects far behind it, producing multiple images of the same pulsar. Hubble telescope confirms einsteins theory of relativity. Massive objects bend spacetime, so the path of light passing close to them gets bent too. The instrument is actually the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, which acts as a sort of natural telescope. The cosmic jury is still out on the existence of the dark stuff, but gatess story of. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe by gates, evalyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Of all the inventions used in astronomy, the telescope is the most important instrument for astronomers.
Einsteins telescope, by evalyn gates, demonstrates the impact of gravitational lensing on our ability to measure, see, and understand the universe. Evalyn gates, a talented astrophysicist, transports readers to the edge of contemporary science to explore the revolutionary tooleinsteins telescopethat is unlocking the secrets of the universe. Einstein teleskop einstein telescope et or einstein. Astrophysicist evalyn gates brings the world of gravitational lensing and the search for the unknown constituents of the universe to the reader in her book. Einsteins telescope, or gravitational lensing, is socalled for the way gravity causes space to distort and. Based on the theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or einsteins telescope, is enabling discoveries that are taking us towards the next revolution in scientific thinkingone that may change our understanding of where the universe came from. The instrument is actually the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, which acts as a sort of natural. The book chronicles the bewildering developments in cosmology over the past quarter century or so, and it is a real. A gravitational lens is a distribution of matter such as a cluster of galaxies between a distant light source and an observer, that is capable of bending the light from the source as the light travels towards the observer. Eyeing the universe through einsteins telescope youtube. Evalyn gates transports us to the edge of science to explore the tool that unlocks the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. Based on the theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or einsteins telescope, is enabling discoveries that are taking us towards the next revolution in scientific thinkingone that may change our understanding of where the universe came from and where. Using a combination of braille and largeprint captions that face 14 pages of brilliant hubble space telescope photos, it is embossed with shapes that represent various astronomical objects such as stars, gas clouds, and jets of matter streaming into space.
Evalyn gates is the perfect person to take us on this journey. Being a popular guide to the use of the telescope as a means of amusement and instruction. This observatory is aiming to observe the gravitational wave emission by binary black hole coalescences and binay neutron star coalescences in the whole universe. All things einstein einstein libguides at cape fear. Apologies to evalyn gates, but it would be wonderful if this book subtitled the hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe soon became obsolete. This page is new but will contain books dealing with all areas of science. Ninetyfive per cent of the universe is made of invisible stuff.
A century after albert einstein proposed that gravity could bend light, astronomers. Astronomers use einsteins telescope to determine makeup of. Astronomers use einsteins telescope to determine makeup. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe kindle edition by gates, evalyn. Associate researcher and author, evalyn gates, talking about her book, einsteins telescope. Whether they use it atop a mountain in a huge observatory, or in orbit, or from a backyard observing spot, skygazers are benefitting from a great idea.
At the heart of evalyn gates exposition is the story of gravitational lensing, and we are in good hands. Based on the theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or. Gravity, einstein explained, distorts space, and this deflects the path of any light passing nearby. The hunt for dark matter and dark energy in the universe by evalyn gates hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay.
Astronomers use einsteins tele scope to determine makeup of universe. The einsteinian telescope of the title is an observational technique using gravitational lensing. How do astronomers look for things that cant be seen. In its various guises it can be used to detect exoplanets, and weigh galaxies so as to map the distribution of dark matter. Gates paints a striking picture of astronomers efforts to solve this dilemma, emphasizing their use of a fascinating phenomenon she calls einstein s telescope. Video web feature about evalyn gates at the university of chicago. Einsteins telescope by evalyn gates overdrive rakuten. The university of chicagos evalyn gatess new book, einsteins telescope. The instrument is actually the phenomenon of gravitational. Einsteins telescope, or gravitational lensing, is socalled. Splendidly satisfying reading, designed for a nonspecialist audience. Based on the theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or einsteins telescope, is enabling discoveries that are taking us towards the next revolution in scientific thinkingone that may change our understanding of where the universe. Kirkus called the book, splendidly satisfying reading.
This is a great book, and the first one i have read from evalyn gates. Based on einsteins theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or einsteins telescope, is enabling new discoveries that are taking us toward the next revolution in scientific thinkingone that may change forever our notions of where the universe. With an ultimate focus on the search for dark matter and dark energy, gates effectively explains gravitational lensing starting, for the lay reader, with the basic tenets of general relativity. Gates has spent many years in this search, and this book is an excellent introduction and advanced discussion, laying the foundation for the work she and others will.
Eyeing the universe through einsteins telescope the. Its a term evalyn gates gives to gravitational lensing, the process by which a massive object distorts light that is streaming by. It turns out that the matter and energy scientists have studied for centuries make up four percent of the universe. She is the assistant director of the kavli institute for cosmological physics and also a senior research associate at the university of chicago. Gates paints a striking picture of astronomers efforts to solve this dilemma, emphasizing their use of a fascinating phenomenon she calls einsteins telescope.
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