Origin And Evolution Of The Universe From Big Bang To Exobiology Second Edition

Author : Matthew A Malkan,Benjamin M Zuckerman
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Ben Zuckerman,Matthew A Malkan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 43,6 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 : Peter Shaver
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642202612

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Cosmic Heritage by Peter Shaver Pdf

This book follows the evolutionary trail all the way from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to conscious life today. It is an accessible introductory book written for the interested layperson – anyone interested in the ‘big picture’ coming from modern science. It covers a wide range of topics including the origin and evolution of our universe, the nature and origin of life, the evolution of life including questions of birth and death, the evolution of cognition, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the future of the universe. The book is written in a narrative style, as these topics are all parts of a single story. It concludes with a discussion on the nature and future of science.

Author : Chandra Wickramasinghe
Publisher : Cosmology.com
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0982955227

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Biological Big Bang by Chandra Wickramasinghe Pdf

Author : Pekka Teerikorpi,Mauri Valtonen,K. Lehto,Harry Lehto,Gene Byrd,Arthur Chernin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387095349

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The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life by Pekka Teerikorpi,Mauri Valtonen,K. Lehto,Harry Lehto,Gene Byrd,Arthur Chernin Pdf

Sir Isaac Newton famously said, regarding his discoveries, "If I have seen further it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life describes, complete with fascinating biographical details of the thinkers involved, the ascent to the metaphorical shoulders accomplished by the greatest minds in history. For the first time, a single book can take the reader on a journey through the history of the universe as interpreted by the expanding body of knowledge of humankind. From subatomic particles to the protein chains that form life, and expanding in scale to the entire universe, this book covers the science that explains how we came to be. The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life contains a great breadth of knowledge, from astronomy to physics, from chemistry to biology. It includes over 350 figures that enhance the comprehension of concepts both basic and advanced, and is a non-technical, easy-to-read text at an introductory college level that is ideal for anyone interested in science as well as its history.

Author : M. M. Woolfson
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848169357

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Time, Space, Stars & Man by M. M. Woolfson Pdf

The three greatest scientific mysteries, which remain poorly understood, are the origin of the universe, the origin of life and the development of consciousness. This book describes the processes preceding the Big Bang, the creation of matter, the concentration of that matter into stars and planets, the development of simple life forms and the theory of evolution that has given higher life forms, including mankind.There are many popular and excellent science books that present various aspects of science. However, this book follows a narrow scientific pathway from the Big Bang to mankind, and depicts the causal relationship between each step and the next. The science covered will be enough to satisfy most readers. Many important areas of science are dealt with, and these include cosmology, particle physics, atomic physics, galaxy and star formation, planet formation and aspects of evolution. The necessary science is described in a narrative form that general-interest readers should understand, without the use of equations or formulae.This 2nd edition includes several updates on the subjects that form the pillars of this book. They are: cosmology and astronomy, the features and formation of the solar system, the origin of life, and genetics and evolution. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in biology and those curious about the origins of the universe.

Author : Julian Chela-Flores
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401008228

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The New Science of Astrobiology by Julian Chela-Flores Pdf

Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. A review covering its complete spectrum has been missing at a level accessible even to the non-specialist. The last section of the book consists of a supplement, including a glossary, notes, and tables, which represent highly condensed `windows' into research ranging from basic sciences to earth and life sciences, as well as the humanities. These additions should make The New Science of Astrobiology accessible to a wide readership: scientists, humanists, and the general reader will have an opportunity to participate in one of the most rewarding activities of contemporary culture.

Author : A. H. Delsemme
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521794803

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Our Cosmic Origins by A. H. Delsemme Pdf

This 1998 book examines the remarkable story of the emergence of life and intelligence through the complex evolutionary history of the Universe.

Author : Barry R. Parker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : Marvin Blecher
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811220456

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General Relativity: A First Examination (Second Edition) by Marvin Blecher Pdf

This textbook is suitable for a one-semester introduction to General Relativity for advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering. The book is concise so that the entire material can be covered in the one-semester time frame. Many of the calculations are done in detail, without difficult mathematics, to help the students. Though concise, the theory development is lucid and the readers are exposed to possible analytic calculations.In the second edition, the famous twin paradox with acceleration is solved in full from the accelerated observer's frame. The findings of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, who captured the first ever image of a black hole, are discussed in detail. The geodetic and frame drag precessions of gyroscopes in orbit about a rotating Earth are worked out and the Gravity Probe B (GPB) experiment is discussed. Also in the second edition are some new exercise problems.Resources are provided to instructors who adopt this textbook for their courses. Adopting instructors can print and copy portions of these resources solely for their teaching needs. All instructional resources are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change without notice.

Author : Peter Ulmschneider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540328384

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Intelligent Life in the Universe by Peter Ulmschneider Pdf

This book examines the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. It scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and scientific evolution and the likely future of mankind. There is emphasis on the geological conditions and consequences of life's conquest of land as the pre-condition for the emergence of life with our type of technical intelligence.

Author : Arnold Hanslmeier
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781608054732

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Astrobiology The Search for Life in the Universe by Arnold Hanslmeier Pdf

Astrobiology refers to the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. This encompasses extraterrestrial life and life on Earth. Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that is gaining a rapidly growing interest among both the general public and the astronomical research community. This e-book explains the detection and evolution of exoplanets and discusses the question of habitability on such objects. Chapters in this text include cited references enabling the reader to acquire more information on specific aspects of astrobiology. It is also a suitable textbook for introductory taught courses in universities and colleges on the subject.

Author : Joseph Silk
Publisher : W.H. Freeman
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Big bang theory
ISBN : 0716710854

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The Big Bang by Joseph Silk Pdf

Written for the nonspecialist, The Big Bang describes the greatest contemporary puzzles and achievements in astronomy, cosmology, and astrophysics, clearly recounting the history of the universe and examining current controversies from several points of view. The book concludes with self-contained appendix providing the basic mathematical framework for understanding modern cosmology.

Author : Pekka Teerikorpi,Mauri Valtonen,Kirsi Lehto,Harry Lehto,Gene Byrd,Arthur Chernin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030179230

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The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life by Pekka Teerikorpi,Mauri Valtonen,Kirsi Lehto,Harry Lehto,Gene Byrd,Arthur Chernin Pdf

Regarding his discoveries, Sir Isaac Newton famously said, "If I have seen further it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life describes, complete with fascinating biographical details of the thinkers involved, a history of the universe as interpreted by the expanding body of knowledge of humankind. From subatomic particles to the protein chains that form life, and expanding in scale to the entire universe, this book covers the science that explains how we came to be. This book contains a great breadth of knowledge, from astronomy and physics to chemistry and biology. The second edition brings this story up to date, chronicling scientific achievements in recent years in such fields of research as cosmology, the large-scale architecture of the universe, black holes, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life. With over 250 figures, this is a non-technical, easy-to-read textbook at an introductory college level that is ideal for anyone interested in science as well as its history.

Author : Julian Chela-Flores,François Raulin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401150569

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Exobiology: Matter, Energy, and Information in the Origin and Evolution of Life in the Universe by Julian Chela-Flores,François Raulin Pdf

Leading researchers in the area of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe contributed to Exobiology: Matter, Energy, and Information in the Origin and Evolution of Life in the Universe. This volume provides a review of this interdisciplinary field. In 50 chapters many aspects that contribute to exobiology are reviewed by 90 authors. These include: historical perspective of biological evolution; cultural aspects of exobiology, cosmic, chemical and biological evolution, molecular biology, geochronology, biogeochemistry, biogeology, and planetology. Some of the current missions are discussed. Other subjects in the frontier of exobiology are reviewed, such as the search for planets outside the solar system, and the possible manifestation of intelligence in those new potential environments. The SETI research effort is well represented in this general overview of exobiology. This book is the proceedings of the Fifth Trieste Conference on Chemical Evolution that took place in September 1997. The volume is dedicated to the memory of Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam who suggested the initiation of the Trieste conferences on chemical evolution and the origin of life. Audience: Graduate students and researchers in the many areas of basic, earth, and life sciences that contribute to the study of chemical evolution and the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe.