The Downfall Of Classical Physics And Relativity

The Downfall of Classical Physics and Relativity is a book written by the renowned physicist and astronomer, Arthur Stanley Eddington. The book deals with the limitations of classical physics and relativity in explaining the fundamental nature of the universe. Eddington argues that the classical physics and relativity theories, which were once considered to be the ultimate explanations of the universe, have reached their limits and are no longer sufficient to explain the latest discoveries in physics and astronomy.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the limitations of classical physics, which was developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. Eddington highlights the shortcomings of classical physics in explaining the phenomena of the atomic and subatomic world. He also discusses the limitations of classical physics in understanding the behavior of light and the concept of space and time.The second part of the book deals with the limitations of relativity theory, which was developed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century. Eddington argues that while relativity theory has been successful in explaining many phenomena, it is still limited in its ability to explain the fundamental nature of the universe. He discusses the limitations of relativity theory in understanding the behavior of particles at the quantum level and the concept of gravity.The third part of the book presents Eddington's own ideas about the nature of the universe. He proposes a new theory of the universe, which he calls the Theory of Everything. According to this theory, the universe is made up of a single substance, which he calls the ""ultimate substance."" This substance is responsible for all the physical phenomena in the universe, including the behavior of particles at the quantum level and the concept of gravity.Overall, The Downfall of Classical Physics and Relativity is a thought-provoking book that challenges the traditional views of physics and astronomy. It presents a new perspective on the nature of the universe and offers a glimpse into the future of physics and astronomy.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Nature of the Physical World, by A. S. Eddington. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907185.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.