
The fascinating frontier of modern cosmological research lies in the study of the very early history of the universe. This book captures the excitement of scientific investigation concerning the origins of the universe and the nature of physical laws. It describes the current search for answers to persistent, fundamental questions. Did the universe have a beginning? Is it dominated by matter rather than antimatter? Why, how, and when did galaxies form? What is the nature of matter that cannot be seen but is believed to exist? Can cosmology supply clues to the riddle of unification of all laws of physics? Combining a description of the latest discoveries with a review of basic physical laws, this remarkable work will interest many general readers as well as students and researchers in astronomy and physics.
This work investigates the fundamental origins of the universe and the physical laws governing its earliest stages. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, a distinguished astrophysicist, utilizes his extensive background in theoretical cosmology to synthesize complex scientific inquiries into a coherent framework. The book evaluates current observational data and theoretical models to address persistent questions regarding the nature of matter, the formation of cosmic structures, and the potential for a unified theory of physics.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this text as a clear, accessible entry point for students and interested laypeople seeking to understand the complexities of modern cosmology. Readers frequently note that the prose maintains a high level of scientific accuracy while remaining approachable for those with a basic background in physics.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1988-04-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192192299
ISBN-13:
9780192192295
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