Exploring The Invisible Universe
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Exploring the Invisible Universe
Author: Belal Ehsan Baaquie
language: en
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Release Date: 2015-03-25
"Why"? Why is the world, the Universe the way it is? Is space infinitely large? How small is small? What happens when one continues to divide matter into ever smaller pieces? Indeed, what is matter? Is there anything else besides what can be seen? Pursuing the questions employing the leading notions of physics, one soon finds that the tangible and visible world dissolves -- rather unexpectedly -- into invisible things and domains that are beyond direct perception. A remarkable feature of our Universe is that most of its constituents turn out to be invisible, and this fact is brought out with great force by this book. Exploring the Invisible Universe covers the gamut of topics in advanced modern physics and provides extensive and well substantiated answers to these questions and many more. Discussed in a non-technical, yet also non-trivial manner, are topics dominated by invisible things -- such as Black Holes and Superstrings as well as Fields, Gravitation, the Standard Model, Cosmology, Relativity, the Origin of Elements, Stars and Planetary Evolution, and more. Just giving the answer, as so many books do, is really not telling anything at all. To truly answer the "why" questions of nature, one needs to follow the chain of reasoning that scientists have used to come to the conclusions they have. This book does not shy away from difficult-to-explain topics by reducing them to one-line answers and power phrases suitable for a popular talk show. The explanations are rigorous and straight to the point. This book is rarely mathematical without being afraid, however, to use elementary mathematics when called for. In order to achieve this, a large number of detailed figures, specially developed for this book and found nowhere else, convey insights that otherwise might either be inaccessible or need lengthy and difficult-to-follow explanations. After Exploring the Invisible Universe, a reader will have a deeper insight into our current understanding of the foundations of Nature and be able to answer all the questions above and then some. To understand Nature and the cutting edge ideas of contemporary physics, this is the book to have.
Exploring the Cosmos
Unlock the mysteries of the universe with *Exploring the Cosmos*, a captivating journey through space, time, and the fundamental questions that have intrigued humanity for centuries. This eBook takes you on an extraordinary voyage, revealing the wonders of the universe one chapter at a time. Begin your expedition in Chapter 1, where we set the stage by examining the sheer vastness of space, unraveling the cosmic language that speaks to our place in the universe. From there, delve into the fascinating history of astrophysics in Chapter 2, as you trace humanity’s path from mythological explanations to the revolutionary insights of the Copernican world and the rise of modern instruments. Journey beyond the visible spectrum in Chapter 3, learning how telescopes and cutting-edge technology unveil the secrets of the electromagnetic spectrum. Follow in the footsteps of Einstein in Chapter 4, where relativity’s mind-bending impact on our understanding of space-time is explored. Discover the life cycle of stars in Chapter 5, peering into distant stellar nurseries and witnessing the spectacular demise of massive stars. The intricate dance of galaxies unfolds in Chapter 6, guiding you through cosmic collisions and our own Milky Way. Chapters 7 and 8 delve into the mysterious realms of dark matter, dark energy, and black holes, challenging your imagination to comprehend the invisible forces shaping the cosmos. Investigate the afterglow of creation in Chapter 9 with the cosmic microwave background, as cosmic echoes tell the tale of the universe’s beginnings. Continue your exploration with the search for life beyond Earth in Chapter 11, examining exoplanets and the zone where life might flourish. Reach into the future of cosmic understanding in Chapter 15, as new technologies and discoveries push the boundaries of what we know. Concluding with a reflection on humanity’s endless curiosity, *Exploring the Cosmos* encourages the explorer within every reader, inviting you to engage with the universe in meaningful and inspiring ways. Your cosmic journey awaits—are you ready to embark on an odyssey through the stars?
Exploring the Unknown
"Exploring the unknown" is a multi-volume series containing a selection of key documents in the history of the U.S. civil space program. Volume V, focusing on the exploration of space by robotic spacecraft that have significantly altered our perspectives on the cosmos, prints 121 key documents on the history of space science, planetary exploration of the solar system, and space astrophysics, edited for ease of use. Many of these documents are published here for the first time. Each is introduced by a headnote providing context, bibliographical information, and background information necessary to understanding the document. This documentary history is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. civil space program and its development over time. It will serve as a valuable source both for students and scholars. Additional volumes will appear later that trace space science and the programmatic developments in the history of the U.S. exploration of space.