Title From Varying Couplings to Fundamental Physics : Proceedings of Symposium 1 of JENAM 2010 Author(s) Martins, Carlos;Molaro, Paolo Publication Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011. Description XII, 172 p : online resource Abstract Note Nature is characterized by a number of physical laws and fundamental dimensionless couplings. These determine the?? properties of our physical universe, from the size of atoms, cells and mountains to the ultimate fate of the universe as a whole. Yet it is rather remarkable how little we know about them. The constancy of physical laws is one of the cornerstones of the scientific research method, but for fundamental couplings this is an assumption with no other justification?? than a historical assumption. There is no 'theory of constants' describing their role in the underlying theories and how they relate to one another or how many?? of them are truly fundamental.?? Studying the behaviour of these quantities throughout the history of the universe is an effective way to probe fundamental physics. This explains why the ESA and ESO include varying fundamental constants among their key science drivers for the next generation of facilities. This symposium discussed the state-of-the-art in the field, as well as the key developments anticipated for the coming years ISBN,Price 9783642193972 Keyword(s) 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques 2. Astronomy???Observations 3. ASTROPHYSICS 4. Astrophysics and Astroparticles 5. Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics 6. ATOMS 7. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory 8. COSMOLOGY 9. EBOOK 10. EBOOK - SPRINGER 11. GRAVITATION 12. Observations, Astronomical 13. PHYSICS Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I07890     On Shelf