Simulating the Cosmos - Why the Universe Looks the Way It Does

Simulating the Cosmos is a behind-the-scenes look into one of the hottest and fastest-moving areas of astrophysics today. Leading cosmologist Romeel Davâe guides you through the trials and tribulations of what it takes to put the universe into a computer, the amazing new insights revealed by cosmological simulations, and the many mysteries yet to be solved. This rollicking and extraordinary journey is a rare glimpse into science in action, showing how cosmologists are using the laws of physics and supercomputers to uncover the secrets of why the universe looks the way it does.

About the author

Romeel Davé holds the Chair of Physics at the University of Edinburgh. Born in California, he has lived around the world including eight U.S. states, India, South Africa and now Scotland.

Summary

A behind-the-scenes look into computer simulations of cosmology and galaxy formation.

Product details

• Authors: Romeel Dave, Romeel Davé, Romeel Davé
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781789147148
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-714-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Universe
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; popular science, Cosmology & the universe, Cosmology and the universe, SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology, Computer modelling and simulation