The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos - Couverture souple

Livio, Mario

 
9780471399766: The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos
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ISBN 10 : 0471399760 ISBN 13 : 9780471399766
Editeur : Wiley, 2000

Synopsis

Advance Praise for The Accelerating Universe "The Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the human mind in its quest for beauty in all things" Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's Dreams "This is a wonderfully lucid account of the extraordinary discoveries that have made the last years a golden period for observational cosmology. But Mario Livio has not only given the reader one clear explanation after another of what astronomers are up to, he has used them to construct a provocative argument for the importance of aesthetics in the development of science and for the inseparability of science, art, and culture" Lee Smolin, author of The Life of the Cosmos "What a pleasure to read! An exciting, simple account of the universe revealed by modern astronomy. Beautifully written, clearly presented, informed by scientific and philosophical insights" John Bahcall, Institute for Advanced Study "A book with charm, beauty, elegance, and importance. As authoritative a journey as can be taken through modern cosmology" Allan Sandage, Observatories of the Carnegie Institution of Washington

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À propos de l'auteur

MARIO LIVIO, Ph.D., is head of the science division at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which conducts the scientific program of the Hubble Space Telescope. He is recognized as a world expert on topics ranging from dramatic explosions like novae, supernovae, and gamma-ray bursts to compact astronomical objects like white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. He has published over 300 scientific papers and has lectured to the public about discoveries in astronomy and cosmology all across the globe.

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Éditeur
Wiley
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471399760
ISBN 13 
9780471399766
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
292
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781630261771: The Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the Cosmos

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1630261777 ISBN 13 :  9781630261771
Editeur : Trade Paper Press, 2001
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