On space and time /
This book gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question about its essence: what is the true nature of space and time? Both defy modern physics and scientists find themselves continually searching for answers. This unique volume brings together world leaders in cosmology, particle phy...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2012.
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Colección: | Canto classics.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | This book gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question about its essence: what is the true nature of space and time? Both defy modern physics and scientists find themselves continually searching for answers. This unique volume brings together world leaders in cosmology, particle physics, quantum gravity, mathematics, philosophy and theology, to provide fresh insights into the deep structure of space and time. In an attempt to understand the question, subjects ranging from dark matter to the philosophical and theological implications of spacetime are covered, ensuring that the issue is thoroughly explored. Interesting and thought-provoking answers provide a well-rounded read. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xx, 320 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781139197069 1139197061 9781107414709 1107414709 1316264327 9781316264324 1107387027 9781107387027 1107390753 9781107390751 1107395550 9781107395558 1107387833 9781107387836 |