Princeton University Press - Albert Einstein Papers Vol 7

Explore a significant era in scientific history with The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, Volume 7 - The Berlin Years - Writings, 1918-1921. Published by Princeton University Press, this volume captures the period surrounding the 1919 solar eclipse expeditions that confirmed the theory of general relativity and established Einstein as a global figure. This collection provides direct access to Einstein's writings during a transformative time. Readers can examine his work on the clarification of general relativistic problems, including the character of gravitational waves and the status of the metric field. The text also covers his investigations into energy-momentum conservation and fundamental questions of cosmology. This volume is an essential resource for those studying the nature and size of the universe and the distribution of matter. It offers a detailed look at the scientific thought process that preceded and followed his rise to international fame, making it a valuable addition to any collection of world history or scientific literature.