Origin And Evolution Of The Universe

Author : Matthew A Malkan,Benjamin M Zuckerman
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811206474

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Origin And Evolution Of The Universe: From Big Bang To Exobiology (Second Edition) by Matthew A Malkan,Benjamin M Zuckerman Pdf

'This book presents a clear, highly readable view of science's best understanding of how things in the Universe came to be the way they are. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in that sub-field. Together they cover nearly all major advances made in the past century, in fields from cosmology to exobiology.'Joseph H Taylor Jr.Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1993'An exhilarating tour of the Universe from true experts. For those who thirst to know how we know what we know about our place in the Universe, reading this book will be a richly rewarding experience.'Adam G RiessNobel Laureate in Physics, 2011'These are fascinating essays about the nature of the world around us by people who write well and understand what they are writing about.'P James E PeeblesNobel Laureate in Physics, 2019The book provides a broad overview of what we currently know about the Origin and Evolution of the Universe. The goal is to be scientifically comprehensive but concise. We trace the origins from the Big Bang and cosmic expansion, to the formation of galaxies, heavy elements, stars and planets as abodes for life. This field has made stunning progress since the first edition of this book. At that time, there were no known planets outside of our own Solar System (compared with the many thousands currently being studied). The origin of massive black holes was pure speculation (compared with the very recent detection of the first gravitational waves from space, produced by the cataclysmic merger of two surprisingly large black holes). And the most important energy in the Universe, now known as the Dark Energy which is accelerating the expansion, had not been discovered. We aim to bring lay readers with an interest in science 'up to speed' on all of these key discoveries that are part of the panorama of cosmic evolution, which has ultimately lead to our existence on Earth.Related Link(s)

Author : Barry R. Parker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489933324

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Creation by Barry R. Parker Pdf

I remember once watching a presentation of the creation of the universe in a planetarium. It was a fascinating experience: lights flashing, particles appearing to rush by as an explosive roar echoed throughout the planetarium. Then suddenly ... black ness. And after a few seconds ... tiny lights--stars blinking into existence. I tried to imagine myself actually going back to this event. Was this really what it was like? It was an interesting facsimile, but far from what the real thing would have been like. The creation of the universe is an event that is impossible to imagine accurately. Fortunately, this has not discouraged peo ple from wondering what it was like. In Creation I have attempted to take you back to the begin ning-the big bang explosion-so that you can watch the uni verse grow and evolve. Starting with the first fraction of a sec ond, I trace the universe from its initial dramatic expansion through to the formation of the first nuclei and atoms. From here I go to the formation of galaxies and the curious distribu tion they have taken in space. Finally I talk about the formation of elements in stars, and the first life on the planets around them.

Author : Evry L. Schatzman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Cosmogony
ISBN : OCLC:827624561

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The Origin and Evolution of the Universe by Evry L. Schatzman Pdf

Author : E. Agazzi,A. Cordero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401135986

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Philosophy and the Origin and Evolution of the Universe by E. Agazzi,A. Cordero Pdf

It has often been noted that a kind of double dynamics char- terizes the development of science. On the one hand the progress in every discipline appears as the consequence of an increasing specialization, implying the restriction of the inquiry to very partial fields or aspects of a given domain. On the other hand, an opposite (but one might better say a complementary) trend points towards the construction of theoretical frameworks of great ge- rality, the aim of which seems to correspond not so much to the need of providing «explanations» for the details accumulated through partial investigation, as to the desire of attaining an - rizon of global comprehension of the whole field. This intell- tual dialectics is perceivable in every discipline, from mathe- tics, to physics, to biology, to history, to economics, to sociology, and it is not difficult to recognize there the presence of the two main attitudes according to which human beings try to make «intelligible» the world surrounding them (including themselves), attitudes which are sometimes called analysis and synthesis. They correspond respectively to the spontaneous inclination which pushes us to try to understand things by seeing «how they are made», in the sense of «looking into them» and breaking them into their constitutive parts, or rather to encompass things in a global picture, where they are accounted for as occupying a place, or playing a role, which are understandable from the point of view of the whole.

Author : John Robson
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780773561441

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Origin and Evolution of the Universe by John Robson Pdf

Does the universe have the character it has because of design? In this collection of essays first presented at a symposium sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and the Royal Society of Canada, seventeen scientists and philosophers re-examine the "Argument by Design" in light of current scientific theories. Scientists in such diverse fields as cosmology, physics, geology, biology, and psychology provide syntheses of the state of their respective disciplines with regard to questions such as the origin or evolution of the universe and of life, the interaction of life and terrestrial environment, and verbal communication in prehumans. Contributions by philosophers cover such areas as arguments for a designer and the question of whether nature's laws and initial conditions could be viewed as "fine tuned" for the production of life. Many of the chapters demonstrate the awe-inspiring success of modern science in explaining the universe in terms of fairly straightforward natural laws, countering those versions of the design argument which try to find evidence of God's activities in the supposed failures of scientific laws to cover various phenomena.

Author : National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 0309064066

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Science and Creationism by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Pdf

This edition of Science and Creationism summarizes key aspects of several of the most important lines of evidence supporting evolution. It describes some of the positions taken by advocates of creation science and presents an analysis of these claims. This document lays out for a broader audience the case against presenting religious concepts in science classes. The document covers the origin of the universe, Earth, and life; evidence supporting biological evolution; and human evolution. (Contains 31 references.) (CCM)

Author : Eric Lerner
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1992-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780679740490

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The Big Bang Never Happened by Eric Lerner Pdf

A mesmerizing challenge to orthodox cosmology with powerful implications not only for cosmology itself but also for our notions of time, God, and human nature -- with a new Preface addressing the latest developments in the field. Far-ranging and provocative, The Big Bang Never Happened is more than a critique of one of the primary theories of astronomy -- that the universe appeared out of nothingness in a single cataclysmic explosion ten to twenty billion years ago. Drawing on new discoveries in particle physics and thermodynamics as well as on readings in history and philosophy, Eric J. Lerner confronts the values behind the Big Bang theory: the belief that mathematical formulae are superior to empirical observation; that the universe is finite and decaying; and that it could only come into being through some outside force. With inspiring boldness and scientific rigor, he offers a brilliantly orchestrated argument that generates explosive intellectual debate.

Author : Ben Zuckerman,Matthew A Malkan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cosmology
ISBN : 9811206465

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Origin and Evolution of the Universe by Ben Zuckerman,Matthew A Malkan Pdf

The origin of the universe / Edward L Wright -- The origin and evolution of galaxies / Alan Dressler -- The origin and evolution of the chemical elements / Virginia Trimble -- Stellar explosions, netutron stars, and black holes / Alexei V Filippenko -- The origin of stars and planets / Fred C Adams -- The origin and evolution of life in the universe / Christopher P McKay.

Author : Eric J. Chaisson,Eric Chaisson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674009875

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Cosmic Evolution by Eric J. Chaisson,Eric Chaisson Pdf

Chaisson addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. He designs for us an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures.

Author : David E. Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : OCLC:1036772667

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The Origin and Evolution of Our Own Particular Universe by David E. Fisher Pdf

Presents known facts and theories on the beginnings of our universe and its evolution over millions of years.

Author : Robert Jastrow,Michael Rampino
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521825764

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Origins of Life in the Universe by Robert Jastrow,Michael Rampino Pdf

The most fascinating questions on the history of the Universe are answered in this text.

Author : Solomon Joseph Silberstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Cosmogony
ISBN : UOM:39015028006990

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The Universe and Its Evolution by Solomon Joseph Silberstein Pdf

Author : Maurizio Salaris,Santi Cassisi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 047009222X

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Evolution of Stars and Stellar Populations by Maurizio Salaris,Santi Cassisi Pdf

Evolution of Stars and Stellar Populations is a comprehensive presentation of the theory of stellar evolution and its application to the study of stellar populations in galaxies. Taking a unique approach to the subject, this self-contained text introduces first the theory of stellar evolution in a clear and accessible manner, with particular emphasis placed on explaining the evolution with time of observable stellar properties, such as luminosities and surface chemical abundances. This is followed by a detailed presentation and discussion of a broad range of related techniques, that are widely applied by researchers in the field to investigate the formation and evolution of galaxies. This book will be invaluable for undergraduates and graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics, and will also be of interest to researchers working in the field of Galactic, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. comprehensive presentation of stellar evolution theory introduces the concept of stellar population and describes "stellar population synthesis" methods to study ages and star formation histories of star clusters and galaxies presents stellar evolution as a tool for investigating the evolution of galaxies and of the universe in general

Author : John Hands
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468313246

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Cosmosapiens by John Hands Pdf

“A critical overview of scientific orthodoxy in an attempt to answer the fundamental questions “what are we?” and “why are we here?” (Kirkus Reviews). Specialist scientific fields are developing at incredibly swift speeds, but what can they really tell us about how the universe began and how we as humans evolved to play such a dominant role on Earth? John Hands’s extraordinarily ambitious book merges scientific knowledge from multiple disciplines and evaluates without bias or preconception all the theories and evidence about the origin and evolution of matter, consciousness, and mankind. The result, a “pearl of dialectical reasoning” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), provides the most comprehensive account yet of current ideas such as cosmic inflation, dark energy, the selfish gene, and neurogenetic determinism. In the clearest possible prose, it differentiates the firmly established from the speculative and examines the claims of various fields to approach a unified theory of everything. In doing so it challenges the orthodox consensus in those branches of cosmology, biology, and neuroscience that have ossified into dogma. Its “shocking and invigorating” analysis (Daily Telegraph, A Best Science Book of 2015) reveals underlying patterns of cooperation, complexification, and convergence that lead to the unique emergence in humans of a self-reflective consciousness that enables us to determine our future evolution. This groundbreaking book is destined to become a classic of scientific thinking. Praise for Cosmosapiens “This is a truly exceptional piece of work.” —Tim Crane, Knightsbridge Professor of Philosophy, The University of Cambridge “A game-changer. In the tradition of Thomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, this lucidly written, penetrating analysis challenges us to rethink many things we take for granted about ourselves, our society, and our universe. It will become a classic.” —Peter Dreier, E P Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics, Occidental College “Hands is an astute observer of recent trends in scientific ideas bold enough to point out what he sees as sense and nonsense and intelligently explain why. Even in cases where one might disagree, the arguments are thought-provoking.” —Paul Steinhardt, Albert Einstein Professor in Science, Princeton University

Author : G. Siegfried Kutter
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030635663

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The Universe and Life by G. Siegfried Kutter Pdf