Guth, Alan H.
The Inflationary Universe: Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099959502
- author:
- Guth, Alan H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Cosmology & the universe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Inflationary Universe: A New Theory of Cosmic Origins by Alan H. Guth In the aftermath of the Big Bang, the universe underwent a period of rapid expansion known as inflation. This theory, first proposed by Alan H. Guth, attempts to explain the origins of matter in the universe. The question remains: if matter cannot be created or destroyed, how did so much matter arise from nothing at all? The Inflationary Universe Theory has been tested and validated through observations of the cosmic background radiation. The patterns measured by NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer satellite in 1992 agree with the theory's predictions, providing strong evidence for its validity. This book provides a detailed explanation of the Inflationary Universe Theory, shedding light on some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology.