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Author : David Furley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1989-03-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 052133330X
Tackles questions about ancient cosmology and the clash between the two opposing systems known as Aristotelianism and Atomism.
Author : François R. Bouchet,Marc Lachièze-Rey
Publisher : Atlantica Séguier Frontières
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Cosmological distances
ISBN : 2863321420
Author : R Ryutin,V Petrov,V Kiselev
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814578752
This unique volume contains the materials of the XXIXth International Workshop on High Energy Physics. The content of the volume is much wider than just high-energy physics and actually concerns all the most fundamental areas of modern physics research: high-energy physics proper, gravitation and cosmology. Presentations embrace both theory and experiment. Contents:12 Closed Doors and 8 Open Windows in Physics Beyond the SM (F Riva)On Possible Interpretation of the LHC Higgs-Like State in the Framework of the Non-Perturbative Effective Interaction of W-Bosons (B A Arbuzov)What Can the Higgs Tell Us About UV Physics? (A K Knochel)Recent Results from the Heavy Ion Program at RHIC (O Evdokimov)Top Quark Physics Results from LHC (C Ferro)Neutrino Oscillations: Recent Results and Perspectives (M M Khabibullin and Yu G Kudenko)High-Energy Collisions in Space-Time Perspective (V A Petrov)Inward Horizons of the Spinning Nucleons (A Prokudin)Supermassive Black Hole at the Galactic Center (A F Zakharov)Einsteinian Revolution's Misinterpretation: No True Black Holes, No Information Paradox: Just Quasi-Static Balls of Quark Gluon Plasma (A Mitra)Flaws in Black Hole Theory and General Relativity (S J Crothers)and other papers Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and physicists working in the field of high energy physics. Keywords:Higgs Boson;Quark Gluon Plasma;Neutrino in Labs and Cosmos;Cosmology;Dark Matter
Author : J. W. Dungey
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Cosmic electrodynamics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : H. Alfvèn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400983748
The general background of this monograph and the aim of it is described in detail in Chapter I. As stated in 1.7 it is written according to the principle that "when rigour appears to conflict with simplicity, simplicity is given preference", which means that it is intended for a rather broad public. Not only graduate students but also advanced undergraduates should be able to understand at least most of it. This monograph is the result of many years of inspiring discussions with a number of colleagues, for which I want to thank them very much. Especially I should mention the groups in Stockholm and La Jolla: in Stockholm, Dr Carl-Gunne Flilthammar and many of his collaborators, including Drs Lars Block, Per Carlqvist, Lennart lindberg, Michael Raadu, Staffan Torven, Miroslav Babic, and Itlgvar Axniis, and further, Drs Bo Lehnert and Bjorn Bonnevier, all at the Royal Institute of Technology. Of other col leagues in Sweden, I should mention Dr Bertel Laurent, Stockholm University, Dr Aina Elvius, The Stockholm Observatory, and Dr Bengt Hultqvist, Kiruna. In La Jolla my thanks go first of all to Dr Gustaf Arrhenius, who once invited me to La Jolla, which was the start of a most interesting collaboration; further, to Dr W.B.
Author : Fulvio Melia
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000198294
The growth of cosmology into a precision science represents one of the most remarkable stories of the past century. Much has been written chronicling this development, but rarely has any of it focused on the most critical element of this work–the cosmic spacetime itself. Addressing this lacuna is the principal focus of this book, documenting the growing body of evidence compelling us–not only to use this famous solution to Einstein's equations in order to refine the current paradigm, but–to probe its foundation at a much deeper level. Its excursion from the smallest to largest possible scales insightfully reveals an emerging link between the Universe we behold and the established tenets of our most fundamental physical theories. Key Features: Uncovers the critical link between the Local Flatness Theorem in general relativity and the symmetries informing the spacetime's metric coefficients Develops a physical explanation for some of the most unpalatable coincidences in cosmology Provides a sober assessment of the horizon problems precluding our full understanding of the early Universe Reveals a possible explanation for the origin of rest-mass energy in Einstein's theory In spite of its technical layout, this book does not shy away from introducing the principal players who have made the most enduring contributions to this field. Anyone with a graduate level foundation in physics and astronomy will be able to easily follow its contents.
Author : Malcolm S. Longair
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521474368
Reviews the historical development of all the key areas of modern astrophysics.
Author : Pavel D. Naselsky,Dmitry I. Novikov,Igor D. Novikov
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139458375
Spectacular observational breakthroughs, particularly by the WMAP satellite, have led to a new epoch of CMB science long after its original discovery. Taking a physical approach, the authors of this volume probe the problem of the 'darkness' of the Universe: the origin and evolution of dark energy and matter in the cosmos. Starting with the observational background of modern cosmology, they provide an accessible review of this fascinating yet complex subject. Topics discussed include the kinetics of the electromagnetic radiation in the Universe, the ionization history of cosmic plamas, the origin of primordial perturbations in light of the inflation paradigm, and the formation of anisotropy and polarization of the CMB. This fascinating review will be valuable to advanced students and researchers in cosmology.
Author : Andrea Gabrielli,F. Sylos Labini,Michael Joyce,Luciano Pietronero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540269991
This book has its roots in a series of collaborations in the last decade at the interface between statistical physics and cosmology. The speci?c problem which initiated this research was the study of the clustering properties of galaxies as revealed by large redshift surveys, a context in which concepts of modern statistical physics (e. g. scale-invariance, fractality. . ) ?nd ready application. In recent years we have considerably broadened the range of problems in cosmology which we have addressed, treating in particular more theoretical issues about the statistical properties of standard cosmological models. What is common to all this research, however, is that it is informed by a perspective and methodology which is that of statistical physics. We can say that, beyond its speci?c scienti?c content, this book has an underlying thesis: such interdisciplinary research is an exciting playground for statistical physics, and one which can bring new and useful insights into cosmology. The book does not represent a ?nal point, but in our view, a marker in the development of this kind of research, which we believe can go very much further in the future. Indeed as we complete this book, new developments - which unfortunately we have not been able to include here - have been made on some of the themes described here. Our focus in this book is on the problem of structure in cosmology.
Author : Geoff Martz,Kim Magloire,Theodore Silver
Publisher : The Princeton Review
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0375764550
This study guide includes The Princeton Review Assessment, a full-length diagnostic exam that will predict test takers' approximate scores on both the ACT and the SAT. Four full-length simulated ACT tests are included on CD-ROM.
Author : David J. Furley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Philosophy of nature
ISBN : OCLC:1391412890
Author : Fred Adams,Thomas Buchert,Laura Mersini-Houghton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441982940
"...The Multiversal book series is equally unique, providing book-length extensions of the lectures with enough additional depth for those who truly want to explore these fields, while also providing the kind of clarity that is appropriate for interested lay people to grasp the general principles involved." - Lawrence M. Krauss Cosmic Update Covers: A novel approach to uncover the dark faces of the Standard Model of cosmology. The possibility that Dark Energy and Dark Matter are manifestations of the inhomogeneous geometry of our Universe. On the history of cosmological model building and the general architecture of cosmological modes. Illustrations on the Large Scale Structure of the Universe. A new perspective on the classical static Einstein Cosmos. Global properties of World Models including their Topology. The Arrow of Time in a Universe with a Positive Cosmological Constant. Exploring the consequences of a fundamental Cosmological Constant for our Universe. Exploring why the current observed acceleration of the Universe may not be its final destiny. Demonstrating that nature forbids the existence of a pure Cosmological Constant. Our current understanding of the long term (in time scales that greatly exceed the current age of the Universe) future of the Universe. The long term fate and eventual destruction of the astrophysical objects that populate the universe -- including clusters, galaxies, stars, planets, and black holes. The material is presented in a layperson-friendly language followed by addition technical sections that explain the basic equations and principles. This feature is very attractive to readers who want to learn more about the theories involved beyond the basic description. "Multiversal JourneysTM is a trademark of Farzad Nekoogar and Multiversal Journeys, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization."
Author : Alice A. Bailey,Djwhal Khul
Publisher : Lucis Publishing Companies
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780853304173
This volume deals with the underlying structure of occult teaching for the present era and with those vast cosmic processes reproduced through all areas of life from universe to atom. A large section of the book gives a detailed exposition of Solar Fire, the Fire of Mind, since this is the dominant energy to be understood and controlled during this second solar system. A Treatise on Cosmic Fire provides a compact outline of a scheme of cosmology, philosophy and psychology, and serves as a basic reference and text book.
Author : Andreas Shalchi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642003097
If charged particles move through the interplanetary or interstellar medium, they interact with a large-scale magnetic ?eld such as the magnetic ?eld of the Sun or the Galactic magnetic ?eld. As these background ?elds are usually nearly constant in time and space, they can be approximated by a homogeneous ?eld. If there are no additional ?elds, the particle trajectory is a perfect helix along which the par- cle moves at a constant speed. In reality, however, there are turbulent electric and magnetic?elds dueto the interstellaror solar wind plasma. These ?elds lead to sc- tering of the cosmic rays parallel and perpendicular to the background ?eld. These scattering effects, which usually are of diffusive nature, can be described by s- tial diffusion coef?cients or, alternatively, by mean free paths. The knowledge of these parameters is essential for describing cosmic ray propagation as well as d- fusive shock acceleration. The latter process is responsible for the high cosmic ray energies that have been observed. The layout of this book is as follows. In Chap. 1, the general physical scenario is presented. We discuss fundamental processes such as cosmic ray propagation and acceleration in different systems such as the solar system or the interst- lar space. These processes are a consequence of the interaction between charged cosmic particles and an astrophysical plasma (turbulence). The properties of such plasmas are therefore the subject of Chap. 2.
Author : Jean-Francois Giovannelli,Jérôme Idier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118827079
The focus of this book is on "ill-posed inverse problems". These problems cannot be solved only on the basis of observed data. The building of solutions involves the recognition of other pieces of a priori information. These solutions are then specific to the pieces of information taken into account. Clarifying and taking these pieces of information into account is necessary for grasping the domain of validity and the field of application for the solutions built. For too long, the interest in these problems has remained very limited in the signal-image community. However, the community has since recognized that these matters are more interesting and they have become the subject of much greater enthusiasm. From the application field’s point of view, a significant part of the book is devoted to conventional subjects in the field of inversion: biological and medical imaging, astronomy, non-destructive evaluation, processing of video sequences, target tracking, sensor networks and digital communications. The variety of chapters is also clear, when we examine the acquisition modalities at stake: conventional modalities, such as tomography and NMR, visible or infrared optical imaging, or more recent modalities such as atomic force imaging and polarized light imaging.
