The narrative immerses the reader in a surreal experience where a simple bath transforms into an extraordinary journey through the universe. As the protagonist relaxes in a bubble-filled tub, they discover that each bubble contains miniature galaxies, effectively bringing the vastness of the Cosmos into their intimate space. This imaginative scenario blends elements of fantasy and cosmic exploration, inviting readers to contemplate the connection between the mundane and the infinite.
Einstein's Enigma or Black Holes in My Bubble Bath is a humourous and informal rendition of the story of gravitation theory from the early historic origins to the latest developments in astrophysics, focusing on Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity and black-hole physics. Through engaging conversations and napkin-scribbled diagrams come tumbling the rudiments of relativity, spacetime and much of modern physics, narrated with high didactic and literary talent, and each embedded in casual lessons given by a worldly astrophysicist to his friend. Join the intellectual fun and exalt in the frothy ideas while vicariously taking relaxing baths in this magical bathtub. Prof. C. V. Vishveshwara is a renowned theoretical physicist, who participated in the golden age of black-hole physics, making pioneering contributions. Also an enthusiastic teacher and planetarium director, he has written several popular-level articles, scripts for planetarium shows and produced documentary movies on science.