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· 분류 : 외국도서 > 과학/수학/생태 > 과학 > 물리학 > 원자와 분자
· ISBN : 9780367759322
· 쪽수 : 252쪽
· 출판일 : 2023-05-31
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Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics, from the very smallest scales to the very largest, come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a fascinating journey, from the Big Bang and how the Universe has evolved, to how it appears now, and the possibilities for how it will continue to evolve in the future.
It also explores the latest exciting developments in the area and how they impact our understanding of the Universe, such as quantum chromodynamics, black holes, dark energy, and gravitational waves. Equally importantly, it explains how we have come to know all of this about the Universe and details the limitations of our current understanding.
This book is accessible to all introductory undergraduate students interested in the physical sciences. It prioritises a non-mathematical approach so it can be understood by all students, with only two algebraic equations in the book and any numerical calculations shown are limited to simple arithmetic.
Key Features:
- Combines current understanding of quantum physics and cosmology, and includes the latest exciting developments from the field.
- Provides an accessible introduction to the topic, focusing on a non-mathematical presentation.
- Presents a comprehensive narrative on the subject and a coherent story.
This book explores how all areas of physics come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a fascinating journey, from the Big Bang and how the Universe has evolved, to how it appears now, and the possibilities for how it will continue to evolve in the future.
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Contents Author ............................................................................................................... xiii Chapter 1 Quasars to Quarks.................................................................................1 Chapter 2 The Physical World...............................................................................7 PART I The Small-Scale Universe Chapter 3 Quantized Energy................................................................................25 Chapter 4 Quantum Uncertainty.......................................................................... 37 Chapter 5 Atoms.................................................................................................. 45 Chapter 6 Nuclei.................................................................................................. 53 Chapter 7 Particles...............................................................................................63 PART II The Large-Scale Universe Chapter 8 Observing the Universe....................................................................... 73 Chapter 9 The Expanding Universe..................................................................... 91 Chapter 10 The Cooling Universe....................................................................... 107 PART III Universal Processes Chapter 11 Electromagnetic Interactions............................................................. 115 Chapter 12 Strong Interactions............................................................................ 123 Chapter 13 Weak Interactions.............................................................................. 129 Chapter 14 Gravitational Interactions.................................................................. 135 Chapter 15 Unified Theories................................................................................ 147 PART IV The Universe through Time Chapter 16 The History of the Universe.............................................................. 157 Chapter 17 The Universe Today.......................................................................... 171 Chapter 18 The Future of the Universe................................................................207 Book Summary..................................................................................................... 221 Acknowledgements................................................................................................223 Appendix: A Timeline for Understanding the Universe...................................225 Index.......................................................................................................................229
