FIREWORKS IN A DARK UNIVERSE - Hardcover

Amir Levinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1786345110 ISBN 13: 9781786345110

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

This popular science book offers a glimpse into a plethora of extreme cosmic phenomena in which the theories of modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics and general relativity, play a key role. Despite their vastly different appearances, these cosmic phenomena have much in common: they are all powered by exotic stars — black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs — collectively called compact objects.

The book describes, in accessible language, the physics underlying these phenomena, the historical background that led to their discovery, and the various observational techniques used by astronomers for their exposure. The book contains many spectacular photographs taken with modern telescopes around the world and satellites of different space agencies, as well as illustrations specially prepared by the author to enhance the reading experience.

Readership: Non-professional readers interested in science in general, and physics and astronomy in particular.

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Review

"A satisfying and highly accessible exposition of major topics in contemporary astrophysics. In the last decades a plethora of new discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Amir Levinson succeeds in articulating the new picture of the cosmos that has emerged from observations across the entire electromagnetic spectrum and beyond. Rigorously argued with clear excursions into the underlying physics, well illustrated, and lusciously entertaining, this new book will be profitably read by students and professionals looking for a unifying view of the most extreme aspects of the universe." -- Prof Gustavo E Romero, University of La Plata, Argentina

"The content is presented in a colloquial style that is easy to understand and interesting to read. It is supported by numerous colour figures and pictures. Thanks to the excellent quality of the paper and the print, the pictures are indeed pleasing to look at ... The text is self-contained as much as possible. It can be recommended to any scientifically interested reader who wants an overview of the universe, what is in it, and of the methods and instruments in use for the investigations science undertakes to acquire this knowledge." -- Contemporary Physics

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1786345110
• ISBN 13: 9781786345110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 316