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OverviewCosmology is the study of the origin, size, and evolution of the entire universe. Every culture has developed a cosmology, whether it be based on religious, philosophical, or scientific principles. In this book, the evolution of the scientific understanding of the Universe in Western tradition is traced from the early Greek philosophers to the most modern 21st century view. After a brief introduction to the concept of the scientific method, the first part of the book describes the way in which detailed observations of the Universe, first with the naked eye and later with increasingly complex modern instruments, ultimately led to the development of the ""Big Bang"" theory. The second part of the book traces the evolution of the Big Bang including the very recent observation that the expansion of the Universe is itself accelerating with time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James J. KolataPublisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers Imprint: Morgan & Claypool Publishers Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9781681740362ISBN 10: 1681740362 Pages: 122 Publication Date: 30 December 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsThe scientific method Early astronomy Nebulae Cosmic distances Space-time The Big Bang Cosmic microwave background radiation Dark matter The standard model of cosmology The very early Big Bang Inflation Dark energy Higher dimensions String theory Black holes and wormholes Reading list Links to astronomy websitesReviewsAuthor InformationJames J. Kolata is an emeritus professor of physics at the University of Notre Dame in the USA and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. He is the author of over 250 research publications in nuclear physics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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