The Schwarzschild Solution and how it led to the discovery of Black Holes

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The discussion centers on researching the Schwarzschild Solution and its significance in the discovery of black holes. A student seeks additional resources to enhance their term paper, specifically regarding the equation's resolution, its initial reception by the scientific community, and its impact on astronomers and physicists. A recommended resource is Kip Thorne's book, "Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy," which is noted for its comprehensive information and references to original literature. The textbook is already being utilized in the class and is acknowledged as a valuable asset for the paper. Accessing more detailed resources will aid in shaping a well-rounded analysis of the topic.
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I'm currently researching for the term paper of my class on black holes and the topic I selected is the one in the title. I've found some good information so far, but I don't feel like I have enough to get an A without a bit more. I'm curious if anyone has any resources that would aid this paper. It can be anything from how he went about solving the equation in the first place to how it was initially taken by the scientific community to how it eventually led to many astronomers/physicists fascination with black holes. I just need to figure out how I'm going to shape the paper, and the more information I can find the easier that will be.

Thank you
 
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A nice reference at the popular level is Thorne, Kip (1994). Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy. W W Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-31276-3. I believe that it has references to the original literature.
 
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A nice reference at the popular level is Thorne, Kip (1994). Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy. W W Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-31276-3. I believe that it has references to the original literature.

That's actually one of the textbooks we use for the class. It does have quite a bit of information in it, and will be a great help.
 
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