The Constants of Nature - From Alpha to Omega

Informationen zum Autor John D. Barrow is Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Millennium Mathematics Project at Cambridge University, Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and formerly Professor of both Geometry and Astronomy at Gresham College, London. His previous books include The Book of Nothing , The Constants of Nature , The Infinite Book , Cosmic Imagery, the bestselling 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know , The Book of Universes , and, most recently, 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport . Klappentext The constants of nature are the numbers that define the essence of the Universe. For the first time astronomical observations are suggesting that some of the constants of Nature were different when the Universe was younger. Zusammenfassung The constants of nature are the numbers that define the essence of the Universe. For the first time astronomical observations are suggesting that some of the constants of Nature were different when the Universe was younger.

Product details

• Authors: John Barrow, John D Barrow, John D. Barrow
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.08.2003
• EAN: 9780099286479
• ISBN: 978-0-09-928647-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Vintage Pbk; Vintage Pbk
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Kosmos, Naturgesetz, SCIENCE / General, Cosmology and the universe, fundamental physical constants; Structure of the universe