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Jayant Narlikar

    Jayant Vishnu Narlikar is an Indian cosmologist who champions the steady-state theory of the universe. He co-developed the conformal gravity theory with Sir Fred Hoyle. Beyond his scientific contributions, Narlikar also crafts science fiction, novels, and short stories in multiple languages, bridging profound scientific concepts with imaginative storytelling.

    The Lighter Side of Gravity
    • 1982

      The Lighter Side of Gravity

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.9(29)Add rating

      Exploring the intriguing force of gravity, this book offers a clear, nontechnical introduction to its various manifestations. Through relatable analogies, engaging anecdotes, and numerous illustrations, astrophysicist Narlikar elucidates the general theory of relativity and its complex concepts. The text is enriched with 23 halftones, 21 graphs, and 74 line diagrams, making it accessible and visually informative for readers seeking to understand this fundamental aspect of nature.

      The Lighter Side of Gravity