Physics of the Universe: Excursion into the problem. Levitan E.P.

This book is devoted to the study of the problem of the interaction of physics and astronomy. The author aims to demonstrate the work of the laws of physics in the Universe and try to show what is given to astrophysics to physics. The book consists of three chapters: “Newtonian gravity”, “earthly physics” in the space laboratory ”and“ Universe from the point of view of the general theory of relativity ”. The most important classical results and outstanding astrophysical discoveries of recent years are considered on the basis of the fundamental laws of physics. A wide range of problems raised by the author will allow the reader to feel the scale and fruitful results of the interpenetration of physics and astronomy. The book is addressed to teachers of physics and astronomy, students of astronomical and physical specialties, as well as everyone who loves to reflect on the eternal problems and amazing harmony of the universe.