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"We are obsessed with the multiverse. From blockbuster movies Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to television's The Man in the High Castle and Rick and Morty, the idea that there could be an infinite number of universes holding an infinite number of possibilities captivates us. And this fascination is not new - the fascination with these repetitions dates back to the philosophers of ancient Greece....
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Three of the most important words in science are "I don't know." Not knowing implies a Universe of opportunities--the possibility of discovery and surprise. Our understanding of science has advanced immeasurably over the last five hundred years, yet many fundamental mysteries of existence persist: How did our Universe begin? How big is the Universe? Is time travel possible? What's at the center of a black hole? How did life on Earth arise? Are we...
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Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and the author of many books, including Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Twitter @neiltyson Michael A. Strauss is professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University. J. Richard Gott is professor emeritus of astrophysical sciences at Princeton. Twitter @JRichardGott
A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller
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Get the Summary of Carl Sagan's Cosmos in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" is a profound exploration of the universe and humanity's place within it. The book delves into the vastness of space, the concept of light-years, and the rarity and beauty of galaxies, with our Milky Way being just one among billions. Sagan discusses the likelihood of life beyond Earth, given the commonality of organic...
5) Cosmology
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This book presents the main aspects of cosmology such as:the cosmological principle, Hubble's law and the recession of galaxiesNewtonian and relativistic cosmologythe problems of flatness and the horizon, the De Sitter and Lemaitre modelsthe cosmological theories of the Big Bang and steady statecosmological thermodynamics and cosmological erasthe role of dark matter
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Prologue.
Hegel regards the Absolute Spirit as continuously developing dialectically. Hegel\'s insight into the development process of the Absolute Spirit through the dialectics of contradiction and opposition is remarkable, but it is a mistake to think that all spirits and things undergo infinite development. The spirit of modern Western civilization clashes sharply with the cyclical thinking of the East with its linear thinking. As material civilization...
7) Cosmología
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Este libro presenta los principales aspectos de la cosmología tales como:el principio cosmológico, la ley de Hubble y la recesión de las galaxiasCosmología newtoniana y relativistalos problemas de la planitud y el horizonte, los modelos de De Sitter y Lemaitrelas teorías cosmológicas del Big Bang y el estado estacionariotermodinámica cosmológica y eras cosmológicasel papel de la materia oscura
8) Cosmologie
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Ce livre présente les principaux aspects de la cosmologie tels que :le principe cosmologique, la loi de Hubble et la récession des galaxiesCosmologie newtonienne et relativisteles problèmes de planéité et d'horizon, les modèles De Sitter et Lemaitreles théories cosmologiques du Big Bang et de l'état stationnairethermodynamique cosmologique et ères cosmologiquesle rle de la matière noire
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An in depth, yet short booklet of the author's, yet some more thoughts about the physics of the universe from within and from without. An explanation for the various forces of nature, by their origins.. A new field dynamics, to explain all matter and energy in mechanical nature.
10) The Universe
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Everything from quarks to galactic superclusters delivered to your eyeballs at the speed of light (any faster would be impossible)
Take a tour of the wonder and majesty of the universe, from the smallest subatomic particles to the possibility of infinite universes. According to some prominent physicists, it's possible that, right now, someone who looks just like you is reading the back of a book just like this one in a parallel universe. And your...
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"Jeremiah P. Ostriker, Co-Winner of the 2015 Gruber Cosmology Prize for Theoretical and Experimental Explorations of the Universe (with John Carlstrom and Lyman Page), The Gruber Foundation" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles Top 25 Academic Books for 2013" "Honorable Mention for the 2013 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy, Association of American Publishers" Jeremiah P. Ostriker is professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University....
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Take a journey through the wonders of the universe and explore the mysteries of the cosmos with this captivating and informative book on astronomy. From the beginnings of the universe to the search for life beyond our planet, this book covers all the essential topics in a scientifically accurate, yet engaging and accessible way. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the cosmos, this book will ignite your imagination and inspire...
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Life, One Big Existential Crisis takes the reader on an epic journey. It starts by asking 'What's the point?' then ventures down the psychological, philosophical, spiritual, cosmological, and conspiratorial rabbit hole to answer this great ontological question. In short, the spirit world is real. A spiritual battle is taking place and our souls are the prize for either the kingdom of darkness or kingdom of light. There is a dastardly cabal orchestrating...
14) White holes
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"Let us journey, with beloved physicist Carlo Rovelli, into the heart of a black hole. We slip beyond its horizon and tumble down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we see geometry fold. Time and space pull and stretch. And finally, at the black hole's core, space and time dissolve, and a white hole is born. Rovelli has dedicated his career to uniting the time-warping ideas of general relativity and the perplexing uncertainties of quantum mechanics....
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"What's inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of our universe"--
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Hey are you interested in knowing the answers to the questions like why our universe is expanding, how a photon sees our universe, Is everything predestined in photon's perspective. and can gravity of black hole can be lensed by gravitational wavs to create a virtual black hole with no mass ? And many more. Then you should not hesitate to grab this book.
Hey Hi, I am Hiten Shelar, an Astrophysicist and Philosopher. When I was a newbie to Cosmology...
17) Astrophysics for Non-Mathematicians: How to Picture This Universe at Bizarre Spacetime Curvatures
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Satisfy your curiosity to learn complex astrophysics concepts non-mathematically.If you are curious to enjoy complex astrophysics concepts and want to skip math in between and rather enjoy physical illustrations then you are at the right place. Don't let complex differential calculus, tensors, coordinate transformations, etc hinder your curiosity to know our universe (at least at some scale!). The book will fulfill your non-physicist level of curiosity...
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Katherine Freese is director of Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, in Stockholm, and professor of physics at the University of Michigan.
The inside story of the epic quest to solve the mystery of dark matter
The ordinary atoms that make up the known universe-from our bodies and the air we breathe to the planets and stars-constitute only 5 percent of all matter and energy in the cosmos. The rest is known as dark matter and dark...
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"Time and Space: Einstein's Theory of Relativity" is a compelling exploration of one of the most revolutionary concepts in the history of physics. Authored with clarity and depth, this book embarks on a journey through the intricate tapestry of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theories, unraveling the profound implications they hold for our understanding of the cosmos.The narrative commences with a meticulous introduction to the precepts of classical...
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"Mysteries of the Cosmos: The Enigma of Dark Matter and Dark Energy" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of two of the most profound mysteries in modern astrophysics and cosmology. The book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the universe's hidden realms, shedding light on the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.The book delves into the heart of these mysteries, offering readers a detailed understanding of the current...