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Mersini-Houghton, Laura |
The Arrows of Time |
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2012 |
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Adams, Fred |
Cosmic Update |
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2012 |
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| Title | The Arrows of Time : A Debate in Cosmology |
| Author(s) | Mersini-Houghton, Laura;Vaas, Rudy |
| Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. |
| Description | VI, 222 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The concept of time has fascinated humanity throughout history, and remains one of the biggest mysteries in science and philosophy. Yet a deeper understanding of nature at a fundamental level can only be achieved through a comprehension of this strange fourth dimension. Furthermore, the origin of the universe is closely intertwined with the puzzle of time: Did time emerge at the big bang? Why does the direction of time ???conspire??? with the remarkably ordered initial state of the universe? ?? This book addresses??many of??the most important questions about time: What is time, and is it fundamental or emergent? Why is there such an arrow of time, closely related to the initial state of the universe, and why do the cosmic, thermodynamic and other arrows agree? These issues are discussed here by leading experts, and each offers a new perspective on the debate. Their contributions delve into the most difficult research topic in physics, also describing the latest cutting edge research on the subject. The book also offers readers a comparison between the different outlooks of philosophy, physics and cosmology on the puzzle of time. This volume is intended to be useful for research purposes, but most chapters are also accessible to a more general audience of scientifically educated readers looking for deeper insights. ?? |
| ISBN,Price | 9783642232596 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. GRAVITATION
5. Philosophy and science
6. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
7. Quantum Field Theories, String Theory
8. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
9. STRING THEORY
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| Item Type | eBook |
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| Title | Cosmic Update : Dark Puzzles. Arrow of Time. Future History |
| Author(s) | Adams, Fred;Buchert, Thomas;Mersini-Houghton, Laura;Nekoogar, Farzad |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2012. |
| Description | XII, 140 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | "...The Multiversal book series is equally unique, providing book-length extensions of the lectures with enough additional depth for those who truly want to explore these fields, while also providing the??kind of clarity that is appropriate for interested lay people to grasp the general principles involved." - Lawrence M. Krauss Cosmic Update covers: A novel approach to uncover the dark faces of the Standard Model of cosmology. The possibility that Dark Energy and Dark Matter are manifestations of the inhomogeneous geometry of our Universe. The history of cosmological model building and the general architecture of cosmological models. Illustrations of the Large Scale Structure of the Universe. A new perspective on the classical static Einstein Cosmos. Global properties of World Models including their Topology. The Arrow of Time in a Universe with a Positive Cosmological Constant. The exploration of the consequences of a fundamental Cosmological Constant for our Universe. The exploration of??why the current observed acceleration of the Universe may not be its final destiny. A demonstration that nature forbids the existence of a pure Cosmological Constant. Our current understanding of the long term (in time scales that greatly exceed the current age of the Universe) future of the Universe. The long term fate and eventual destruction of the astrophysical objects that populate the universe --??including clusters, galaxies, stars, planets, and black holes. The material is presented in a layperson-friendly language followed by additional technical sections which explain??basic equations and principles. This feature is very attractive to readers who want to learn more about the theories involved beyond the basic description. Multiversal Journeys?????is a trademark of Farzad Nekoogar and Multiversal Journeys, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization |
| ISBN,Price | 9781441982940 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. GRAVITATION
8. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
9. Quantum Field Theories, String Theory
10. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
11. QUANTUM PHYSICS
12. STRING THEORY
13. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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