Sir Martin Rees
Just Six Numbers (SCIENCE MASTERS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780226903
- author:
- Sir Martin Rees
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Astronomy & Cosmology, Astronomy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The universe can be explained by just six numbers. These numbers, imprinted in the Big Bang, determine the essence of our world. This book describes the recent discoveries about the universe's fundamental laws and the deep connections between stars and atoms. The cosmos and the microscopic world are linked in ways that reveal the universe's underlying structure. The book explores how these fundamental laws govern the formation of galaxies, black holes, stars, and planets, and how atoms assembled into living beings. Each chapter delves into the significance of one of these six numbers, shedding light on the universe's origins and nature. By examining the universe's fundamental laws, we gain insight into the intricate web of relationships that bind the cosmos together. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the universe's underlying principles, revealing the hidden patterns that govern its behavior.