Cooper, Keith
Origins of the Universe: The Cosmic Microwave Background and the Search for Quantum Gravity (Hot Science)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785786426
- author:
- Cooper, Keith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.19 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Cosmology, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Cosmic Microwave Background and the Search for Quantum Gravity The discovery of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation in 1964 was a groundbreaking moment in the history of astronomy. The signal, detected by Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, was found to be a faint radio static that was interfering with their observations. This mysterious phenomenon was later identified as the earliest light in the universe, released 379,000 years after the Big Bang. The CMB contains secrets about the origins of time and space, and its study has led to a deeper understanding of the universe's evolution. The quest to understand the CMB radiation has also led to the search for a theory of quantum gravity, which could potentially explain everything. This book explores the enthralling story of the CMB and its implications for our understanding of the universe, from the earliest moments of time to the present day. The story of the CMB and its discovery is one of human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. This book delves into the fascinating world of cosmology and the search for quantum gravity, offering insights into the latest research and discoveries in this field.
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