Mysterious Universe

Author : Sir James Hopwood Jeans
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781787207929

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The Mysterious Universe [New Revised Edition] by Sir James Hopwood Jeans Pdf

The Mysterious Universe is a science book by the British astrophysicist Sir James Jeans. It is an expanded version of the Rede Lecture delivered at the University of Cambridge in 1930, and begins with a full-page citation of the famous passage in Plato’s Republic, Book VII, laying out the allegory of the cave. It makes frequent reference to the quantum theory of radiation, begun by Max Planck in 1900, to Einstein’s general relativity, and to the new theories of quantum mechanics of Heisenberg and Schrödinger, of whose philosophical perplexities the author seemed well aware. This New Revised Edition was first published in 1932. A popular book to this day, and a valuable addition to any reader’s science book collection.

Author : Suhail Zubairy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780198883067

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A Mysterious Universe by Suhail Zubairy Pdf

A Mysterious Universe introduces the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics, theory of relativity, and cosmology to a novice in simple language. This concise book deals with deep issues related to the mysteries of modern physics. Both quantum mechanics and relativity are highly mathematical subjects and are not easily accessible. In 2020, the author wrote a book Quantum Mechanics for Beginners with the aim of introducing the fundamentals of quantum theory to someone with elementary knowledge of physics and algebra. Here he goes one step further and introduces these ideas to someone with no prior knowledge of physics and mathematics. In the first part of the book, topics like the wave-particle duality, the probabilistic nature of the measurement, the possibility of multiple universes, and the nature of reality are discussed. In the second part, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity and their amazing and mind-boggling consequences are presented. The impact of the theory of relativity on cosmology is immense. The big bang model of the universe, black holes, and the current hot topics of dark matter and dark energy are explained and discussed. These fields that may hold the key to many unanswered questions about the universe are still evolving. This book is intended for readers, young and old, who would like to understand the incomprehensible laws that govern the universe without any prior background in physics and mathematics.

Author : Pabitra Adhikary
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789357879880

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Camelia into The Mysterious Universe by Pabitra Adhikary Pdf

Our world of perception is restricted to a specific limit. There is a limit to our world of feelings. Beyond the world of feelings, there is a huge world as well. Whatever would happen, it was predestined. That is, the event will happen as it happened. The past cannot be changed. The events that will happen in the future will happen that way. No one can change the future. Whatever would happen, it was predestined. If we try to change the past or the future in any way, then we must understand that it was the same way. That was universal programming. As long as there was only one universe, this rule of universal programming followed. But after having multiple universes, the same event can happen in different ways in different universes. We can even say that to make these events happen in different ways, the universal programming is messed up. Different universes are created to fix it.

Author : Ellen Jackson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0618563253

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The Mysterious Universe by Ellen Jackson Pdf

The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes--areas in space with such a strong gravitational pull that no matter or energy can escape from them--with his robotic telescope. And they study the effects of dark energy, the mysterious force that scientists believe is pushing the universe apart, causing its constant and accelerating expansion.

Author : William R. Corliss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UOM:39015015870358

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Mysterious Universe by William R. Corliss Pdf

Our Astronomy Handbook covers much the same ground as the three preceding Astronomy Catalogs, but in more detail. For example, the quotations are much more extensive [Picture caption: Unexplained rift in the zodiacal light] Typical subjects covered: The lost satellite of Venus * Transient lunar phenomena * Ephemeral earth satellites * Venus' radial spoke system * Relativlty contradicted * Cosmological paradoxes * Changes in light's velocity * Vulcan; the intramercurial planet * Knots on Saturn's rings * Bright objects near the sun * The Sun's problematical "companion star" * "Sedimentary" meteorites * Life chemistry in outer space * Planet positions and sunspots. ... Publisher description.

Author : Laura Langston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0733943446

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Our Mysterious Universe by Laura Langston Pdf

Author : Shamcher Bryn Beorse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0978348575

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Man and This Mysterious Universe by Shamcher Bryn Beorse Pdf

A SYNTHESIS OF MODERN LIFE: A VISIONARY OVERVIEW OF THE EFFORT AND MISSION OF HUMANITY by Shamcher Bryn Beorse (Brynjolf Bjorset) The book Man and this Mysterious Universe was originally described as a synthesis of the many aspects of modern civilization, bringing within its scope the contribution of the East as well as of the West, showing how it has grown from the civilization of the past and how it will probably develop into the civilization of the future. Or as the author put it more simply: a survey of Western and Eastern Sciences. Ranging through various disciplines from Everyday Life, Art, Education, World Events and Mysticism, Beorse describes the evolution of humanity and the responsibilities of each of us in this process. Seen all together, they convey an image of the totality of the human endeavour: occurring both outside of time and in time, on schedule, as a great play. "This comprehensive and refreshing picture is sorely needed at this time of narrow outlook and overspecialization," wrote the distinguished psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Philip B. Ballard. Inspired to write by the great sage, Inayat Khan, Beorse combined three former works into one for Man and This Mysterious Universe. Written during WWII, then added to with new information, the book was first published in 1949. His previous work, Distribute or Destroy, had been in the field of economics. Beorse further widened his scope in this publication, whose title refers to the popular physics book by James Jeans, This Mysterious Universe. Here Beorse inserts humanity into this assessment of a universe of vibrations and events, creating Man and This Mysterious Universe. "There is no great difference between rock, a tree, a man or a loving thought carving its way through the universe like a ray of the sun."

Author : J. Richard Gott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691181172

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The Cosmic Web by J. Richard Gott Pdf

Semi-autobiographical discussion of astronomy and astronomers, and history of astronomy and cosmology.--

Author : Sir James Hopwood Jeans
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Mysterious Universe by Sir James Hopwood Jeans Pdf

Author : Sara Latta
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512415681

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Black Holes by Sara Latta Pdf

Explore the cutting-edge science of black hole research and discover fascinating interviews with respected scientists in the field.

Author : Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101625286

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American Monsters by Linda S. Godfrey Pdf

From pre-Columbian legends to modern-day eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive guide covers the history, sightings and lore surrounding the most mysterious monsters in America—including Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, and more. Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and thunderbirds aren’t just figments of our overactive imaginations—according to thousands of eyewitnesses, they exist, in every corner of the United States. Throughout America’s history, shocked onlookers have seen unbelievable creatures of every stripe—from sea serpents to apelike beings, giant bats to monkeymen—in every region. Author, investigator, and creature expert Linda S. Godfrey brings the same fearless reporting she lent to Real Wolfmen to this essential guide, using historical record, present-day news reports, and eyewitness interviews to examine this hidden menagerie of America’s homegrown beasts.

Author : Alexei V. Nesteruk
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666776621

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God, Humanity, and the Universe by Alexei V. Nesteruk Pdf

The main objective of this book on cosmology and theology is to reassess the current approach to research in the field of interaction, mediation, and dialogue between modern cosmology and Christian theology (Eastern Orthodox theology in particular). This project was part of wide-ranging cross-disciplinary research undertaken by scientists, philosophers, and theologians across the world within the framework of Science & Orthodoxy around the World, run by the National Hellenic Research Foundation (Athens) from 2019 to 2023. The project and this publication contribute to the large-scale academic activity in the field of science and religion (or science and theology) with a particular accent on the contribution of Eastern Orthodox theology to this dialogue, as well as to the venues of advancement of this theology given the recent breakthroughs in cosmology, physics, and philosophy. The book also underlines the importance of expressing cosmological ideas theologically, symbolically, and scientifically in the wide context of culture and humanity's sociopolitical and environmental predicaments.

Author : Will Gater
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744035612

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The Mysteries of the Universe by Will Gater Pdf

Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8. Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore Beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space. - Reveal Engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe - Uncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos. This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can't get enough of the solar system. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Mysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Author : Bernadette Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781646044948

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The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia by Bernadette Johnson Pdf

Explore the world of cryptozoology in this first-ever trivia book all about the folklore, study, and eye-witness testimonies of cryptids like the Jersey Devil, Yeti, and more! You’ve heard of Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) and the Loch Ness Monster (aka Nessie). But these famous beasties are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fantastic beasts, real and imagined, out there in the wild. These creatures are called cryptids: animals that some think exist but for which there is no concrete scientific evidence. In The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia, you’ll learn all about cryptozoologists and ufologists like Loren Coleman and John Keel, as well as about real-life sightings and interesting tales of famous and lesser-known cryptids all over the world, including: Tahoe Tessie Mokele-Mbembe Ahool of Java Georgia Bigfoot Piltdown Man Hogzilla Pope Lick Monster Loveland Frog And more! Whether you are a seasoned skeptic, a budding cryptozoologist, or something in between, this book is sure to include facts and oddities that intrigue, educate, and entertain. Perhaps you'll find out if you want to partake in a bit of cryptid tourism. Loch Ness, anyone?

Author : Holly Henry
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-27
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0521812976

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Virginia Woolf and the Discourse of Science by Holly Henry Pdf

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