The Routledge Critical Dictionary of the New Cosmology
(Part of the Routledge Companions Series)
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Just what is Einstein's Theory of Relativity? The Big Bang Theory? Curvature of Spacetime? What do astronomers mean when they talk of a "flat universe"? This approachable and authoritative guide to the cosmos answers these questions, and more. Taking advantage of the distinctiveCritical Dictionaryformat, readers can use the extensive, cross-referenced background chapters as a fascinating and accessible introduction to the current state of cosmological knowledge--or, they can use the convenient A-Z body of entries as a quick reference to a wide range of terms and concepts. Entries include topics such as: Black Hole; Doppler Effect; Fermi, Enrico; Heat Death of the Universe; Life in the Universe; Olber's Paradox; Quantum Field Theory; Supernova; and much more.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415923549
ISBN13:9780415923545
Release Date:March 1999
Publisher:Routledge
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"
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