Statements (174)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Physicist
gptkb:astronomy |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
scientific philosophy
Theoretical astrophysics the importance of theoretical physics |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
the theory of relativity
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Cambridge_University
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society_Gold_Medal
|
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:the_Order_of_Merit
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:England
1872 |
| gptkbp:conducted |
experiment during solar eclipse
1919 solar eclipse experiment solar eclipse experiment |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Quantum_Mechanics
gptkb:Monthly_Notices_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society gptkb:Astrophysical_Journal gptkb:General_relativity gptkb:Neutron_stars solar system studies Stellar structure the understanding of black holes black hole theory theory of white dwarfs |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Eddington_limit
gptkb:general_relativity Eddington's theory of stellar structure Eddington's work on the solar eclipse of 1919 Eddington's work on the theory of relativity |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
Eddington's equation
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:1944
gptkb:Cambridge,_England gptkb:England |
| gptkbp:fellow |
gptkb:Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Physics
astrophysics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Arthur Eddington
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Stephen_Hawking
gptkb:Roger_Penrose modern astrophysics Modern cosmology Nuclear astrophysics |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Albert_Einstein
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
future generations of physicists
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| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:the_Royal_Society gptkb:Royal_Society gptkb:British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science gptkb:International_Astronomical_Union gptkb:the_British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
early 20th century
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
stellar spectra
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Newtonian physics
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Quantum_mechanics
the relationship between physics and astronomy |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the acceptance of relativity
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Nobel Prize in Physics (not awarded)
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:Physics stellar evolution |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the development of modern astrophysics
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Eddington_limit
gptkb:Physics gptkb:astronomy gptkb:general_relativity astrophysics Eddington's work on the theory of condensed matter physics Eddington's work on the theory of molecular physics Eddington's work on the theory of loop quantum gravity Eddington's equation Eddington's mass-luminosity relation Eddington's theory of stellar structure Eddington's work on black holes Eddington's work on neutron stars Eddington's work on quantum mechanics Eddington's work on statistical mechanics Eddington's work on the cosmological constant Eddington's work on the expansion of the universe Eddington's work on the structure of the atom Eddington's work on the theory of M-theory Eddington's work on the theory of astrophysics. Eddington's work on the theory of atomic physics Eddington's work on the theory of cosmic inflation Eddington's work on the theory of cosmic rays Eddington's work on the theory of dark energy Eddington's work on the theory of dark matter Eddington's work on the theory of electromagnetism Eddington's work on the theory of galaxies Eddington's work on the theory of gravitation Eddington's work on the theory of light Eddington's work on the theory of nuclear physics Eddington's work on the theory of particle physics Eddington's work on the theory of plasma physics Eddington's work on the theory of quantum gravity Eddington's work on the theory of radiation Eddington's work on the theory of stars Eddington's work on the theory of string theory Eddington's work on the theory of the Big Bang Eddington's work on the theory of the multiverse Eddington's work on the theory of the solar system Eddington's work on the theory of the universe Eddington's work on thermodynamics Eddington's work on white dwarfs Eddington's work on the theory of stellar evolution Eddington's work on the theory of quantum field theory Eddington's work on the theory of relativity and cosmology Eddington's work on the theory of solid state physics Eddington's formula |
| gptkbp:mentor |
many young scientists
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society_Gold_Medal
gptkb:Copley_Medal |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
the scientific community of his time
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| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Kenton,_England
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Cambridge,_England
|
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
gptkb:Einstein's_theory_of_general_relativity
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| gptkbp:proposed_by |
gptkb:Cosmological_constant
|
| gptkbp:published |
The Internal Constitution of the Stars
Space, Time and Gravitation The Philosophy of Physical Science The Expanding Universe |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
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| gptkbp:served_as |
Director of the Solar Physics Observatory
president of the Royal Astronomical Society |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Mathematician gptkb:Physicist gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:intellectuals gptkb:Scientist gptkb:astronomy gptkb:educators gptkb:researchers philosopher of science advocate for science education scientific writer scientific communicator pioneer in astrophysics critic of Newtonian physics founder of modern astrophysics key figure in early 20th century physics proponent of relativity theory |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the early 20th-century scientific community
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| gptkbp:was_a_leading_figure_in |
the study of stellar dynamics
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
the field of cosmology
|
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
the scientific method
scientific education |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkb:University_of_Manchester gptkb:Trinity_College,_Cambridge |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Albert_Einstein
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
World War I efforts
the development of quantum theory |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
Philosophy of science
Popular science writing Public lectures on science interdisciplinary approach to science Eddington's theory of stellar structure Eddington's work on the cosmological constant Advocacy of science and religion harmony Eddington's interpretation of relativity Eddington's work on stellar structure his clear explanations of complex theories philosophical insights into science |
| gptkbp:works_on |
Stellar dynamics
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| gptkbp:wrote |
The Internal Constitution of the Stars
The Nature of the Physical World Space, Time and Gravitation The Philosophy of Physical Science |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
gptkb:George_Howard_Darwin |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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