Horizons Of Cosmology

Author : Joseph Silk
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599473642

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Horizons of Cosmology by Joseph Silk Pdf

Horizons of Cosmology: Exploring Worlds Seen and Unseen is the fourth title published in the Templeton Science and Religion Series, in which scientists from a wide range of fields distill their experience and knowledge into brief tours of their respective specialties. In this volume, highly esteemed astrophysicist Joseph Silk explores the vast mysteries and speculations of the field of cosmology in a way that balances an accessible style for the general reader and enough technical detail for advanced students and professionals. Indeed, while the physical laws and origins of the universe can be endlessly complex, even Einstein once mused that they could be explained simply enough to be grasped by nonspecialists. To that end Silk begins by introducing the basic story of the major discoveries in cosmology over the past century—wherein we learned that we live in an expanding universe populated with galaxies and stars. The middle chapters examine a number of contemporary puzzles such as dark matter and dark energy. The last third of the book looks at the human side of cosmology and moves to the more philosophical frontiers of the field, such as concepts of multiverses and time travel—areas of exploration where some crossover into speculative territory becomes unavoidable. In the past century alone, our understanding of the universe has expanded exponentially, and it will be fascinating to see what discoveries the next hundred years hold. Few books will provide such a thorough understanding of where we have been and what might lie ahead as Horizons of Cosmology.

Author : Steven Soter,Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 1565846028

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Cosmic Horizons by Steven Soter,Neil deGrasse Tyson Pdf

Leading scientists offer a collection of essays that furnish illuminating explanations of recent discoveries in modern astrophysics--from the Big Bang to black holes--the possibility of life on other worlds, and the emerging technologies that make such research possible, accompanied by incisive profiles of such key figures as Carl Sagan and Georges Lemaetre. Original.

Author : Valerio Faraoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319192406

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Cosmological and Black Hole Apparent Horizons by Valerio Faraoni Pdf

This book overviews the extensive literature on apparent cosmological and black hole horizons. In theoretical gravity, dynamical situations such as gravitational collapse, black hole evaporation, and black holes interacting with non-trivial environments, as well as the attempts to model gravitational waves occurring in highly dynamical astrophysical processes, require that the concept of event horizon be generalized. Inequivalent notions of horizon abound in the technical literature and are discussed in this manuscript. The book begins with a quick review of basic material in the first one and a half chapters, establishing a unified notation. Chapter 2 reminds the reader of the basic tools used in the analysis of horizons and reviews the various definitions of horizons appearing in the literature. Cosmological horizons are the playground in which one should take baby steps in understanding horizon physics. Chapter 3 analyzes cosmological horizons, their proposed thermodynamics, and several coordinate systems. The remaining chapters discuss analytical solutions of the field equations of General Relativity, scalar-tensor, and f(R) gravity which exhibit time-varying apparent horizons and horizons which appear and/or disappear in pairs. An extensive bibliography enriches the volume. The intended audience is master and PhD level students and researchers in theoretical physics with knowledge of standard gravity.

Author : Paul Halpern
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118234600

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Edge of the Universe by Paul Halpern Pdf

An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with telescopes, is incredibly vast. Yet recent theories suggest that there is far more to the universe than what our instruments record—in fact, it could be infinite. Colossal flows of galaxies, large empty regions called voids, and other unexplained phenomena offer clues that our own "bubble universe" could be part of a greater realm called the multiverse. How big is the observable universe? What it is made of? What lies beyond it? Was there a time before the Big Bang? Could space have unseen dimensions? In this book, physicist and science writer Paul Halpern explains what we know?and what we hope to soon find out?about our extraordinary cosmos. Explains what we know about the Big Bang, the accelerating universe, dark energy, dark flow, and dark matter to examine some of the theories about the content of the universe and why its edge is getting farther away from us faster Explores the idea that the observable universe could be a hologram and that everything that happens within it might be written on its edge Written by physicist and popular science writer Paul Halpern, whose other books include Collider: The Search for the World's Smallest Particles, and What's Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

Author : Paul Halpern
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118234600

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Edge of the Universe by Paul Halpern Pdf

An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with telescopes, is incredibly vast. Yet recent theories suggest that there is far more to the universe than what our instruments record—in fact, it could be infinite. Colossal flows of galaxies, large empty regions called voids, and other unexplained phenomena offer clues that our own "bubble universe" could be part of a greater realm called the multiverse. How big is the observable universe? What it is made of? What lies beyond it? Was there a time before the Big Bang? Could space have unseen dimensions? In this book, physicist and science writer Paul Halpern explains what we know?and what we hope to soon find out?about our extraordinary cosmos. Explains what we know about the Big Bang, the accelerating universe, dark energy, dark flow, and dark matter to examine some of the theories about the content of the universe and why its edge is getting farther away from us faster Explores the idea that the observable universe could be a hologram and that everything that happens within it might be written on its edge Written by physicist and popular science writer Paul Halpern, whose other books include Collider: The Search for the World's Smallest Particles, and What's Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

Author : Robert V. Wagoner,Donald Goldsmith
Publisher : W H Freeman & Company
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Astronomy.
ISBN : 0716714183

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Cosmic Horizons by Robert V. Wagoner,Donald Goldsmith Pdf

Discusses the attempts of science to understand the composition of the universe and examines the theories of the origin of the universe

Author : A. Cooray,E. Komatsu,A. Melchiorri
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781614994763

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New Horizons for Observational Cosmology by A. Cooray,E. Komatsu,A. Melchiorri Pdf

Our understanding of the universe has been revolutionized by observations of the cosmic microwave background, the large-scale structure of the universe, and distant supernovae. These studies have shown that we are living in a strange universe: 96% of the present day energy density of the universe is dominated by so-called dark matter and dark energy. But we still do not know what dark matter and dark energy actually are. This book presents lectures from the 186th Course in the Enrico Fermi International School of Physics entitled New Horizons for Observational Cosmology, held in Varenna, Italy, in July 2013. Topics covered at this school included: cosmic microwave background anisotropies; galaxy clustering; weak lensing; dark energy; dark matter; inflation; modified gravity; neutrino physics; reionization; galaxy formation; and first stars. The anticipated release of Planck data at the end of 2014 will provide a more complete view of temperature anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background, and the reporting of other important results is also expected soon. These new data will undoubtedly address fundamental questions about the universe. This book prepares the ground for future work which may answer some of these exciting questions.

Author : Viatcheslav Mukhanov
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139447119

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Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcheslav Mukhanov Pdf

Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. This textbook, first published in 2005, explains the basis of modern cosmology and shows where the theoretical results come from. The book is divided into two parts; the first deals with the homogeneous and isotropic model of the Universe, the second part discusses how inhomogeneities can explain its structure. Established material such as the inflation and quantum cosmological perturbation are presented in great detail, however the reader is brought to the frontiers of current cosmological research by the discussion of more speculative ideas. An ideal textbook for both advanced students of physics and astrophysics, all of the necessary background material is included in every chapter and no prior knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is assumed.

Author : Michael A. Seeds,Dana E. Backman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-31
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 111156907X

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Horizons by Michael A. Seeds,Dana E. Backman Pdf

Fully updated to reflect the latest cutting-edge discoveries, the Twelfth Edition of Mike Seeds’s and Dana Backman’s best-selling HORIZONS: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE, International Edition engages students by focusing on two central questions: “How Do We Know?” which emphasizes the role of evidence in the scientific process, providing insights into how science works; and “What Are We?” which highlights our place as planet dwellers in an evolving universe, guiding students to ask questions about where we came from and how we formed a perspective that the study of astronomy is uniquely positioned to emphasize.And because every course is as unique as its instructor--and its students--HORIZONS is supported by a range of teaching and learning solutions that allow you to craft the best course for your approach and course needs. Our innovative instructor resources include WebAssign online homework management and exclusive audience response technology. Students can select from several eBook options, student tutorial systems, or virtual laboratory experiments. HORIZONS provides the ideal foundation--our powerful technology tools are the building blocks that help you customize your course to fit your and your students’ needs.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee for a Decadal Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309157995

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New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee for a Decadal Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics Pdf

Driven by discoveries, and enabled by leaps in technology and imagination, our understanding of the universe has changed dramatically during the course of the last few decades. The fields of astronomy and astrophysics are making new connections to physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science. Based on a broad and comprehensive survey of scientific opportunities, infrastructure, and organization in a national and international context, New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics outlines a plan for ground- and space- based astronomy and astrophysics for the decade of the 2010's. Realizing these scientific opportunities is contingent upon maintaining and strengthening the foundations of the research enterprise including technological development, theory, computation and data handling, laboratory experiments, and human resources. New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics proposes enhancing innovative but moderate-cost programs in space and on the ground that will enable the community to respond rapidly and flexibly to new scientific discoveries. The book recommends beginning construction on survey telescopes in space and on the ground to investigate the nature of dark energy, as well as the next generation of large ground-based giant optical telescopes and a new class of space-based gravitational observatory to observe the merging of distant black holes and precisely test theories of gravity. New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics recommends a balanced and executable program that will support research surrounding the most profound questions about the cosmos. The discoveries ahead will facilitate the search for habitable planets, shed light on dark energy and dark matter, and aid our understanding of the history of the universe and how the earliest stars and galaxies formed. The book is a useful resource for agencies supporting the field of astronomy and astrophysics, the Congressional committees with jurisdiction over those agencies, the scientific community, and the public.

Author : Barbara Ryden
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107154834

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Introduction to Cosmology by Barbara Ryden Pdf

A substantial update of this award-winning and highly regarded cosmology textbook, for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy.

Author : Michael A. Seeds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0534148441

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Horizons by Michael A. Seeds Pdf

Author : Scott Dodelson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780122191411

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Modern Cosmology by Scott Dodelson Pdf

An advanced text for senior undergraduates, graduate students and physical scientists in fields outside cosmology. This is a self-contained book focusing on the linear theory of the evolution of density perturbations in the universe, and the anisotropiesin the cosmic microwave background.

Author : Lars Bergström,Ariel Goobar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540329244

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Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics by Lars Bergström,Ariel Goobar Pdf

Beginning with basic facts about the observable universe, this book reviews the complete range of topics that make up a degree course in cosmology and particle astrophysics. The book is self-contained - no specialised knowledge is required on the part of the reader, apart from undergraduate math and physics. This paperback edition targets students of physics, astrophysics and cosmology from advanced undergraduate to early graduate level.

Author : Massimo Giovannini
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812791429

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A Primer on the Physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background by Massimo Giovannini Pdf

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