The Constants of Nature: From Alpha to Omega--the Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe
545 ratings by Goodreads
Language: English
Published by Pantheon, 2003
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Off The Shelf, Antonia, MO, U.S.A.Off The Shelf
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since June 14, 2019
Hardcover
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 1.59
US$ 4.99 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Seller Inventory # 4WILKM00M180
- Title
- The Constants of Nature: From Alpha to Omega--the Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe
- Author
- Barrow, John D.
- Publisher
- Pantheon
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0375422218
- ISBN 13
- 9780375422218
A major contribution to our understanding of the basic laws of the universe -- from the author of The Book of Nothing.
The constants of nature are the fundamental laws of physics that apply throughout the universe: gravity, velocity of light, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. They encode the deepest secrets of the universe, and express at once our greatest knowledge and our greatest ignorance about the cosmos.
Their existence has taught us the profound truth that nature abounds with unseen regularities. Yet while we have become skilled at measuring the values of these constants, our frustrating inability to explain or predict their values shows how much we have still to learn about inner workings of the universe.
What is the ultimate status of these constants of nature? Are they truly constant? And are there other universes where they are different?
John D. Barrow, one of our foremost mathematicians and cosmologists, discusses the latest thinking about these and many more dramatic issues in this accessible and thought-provoking book.
The constants of nature are the fundamental laws of physics that apply throughout the universe: gravity, velocity of light, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. They encode the deepest secrets of the universe, and express at once our greatest knowledge and our greatest ignorance about the cosmos.
Their existence has taught us the profound truth that nature abounds with unseen regularities. Yet while we have become skilled at measuring the values of these constants, our frustrating inability to explain or predict their values shows how much we have still to learn about inner workings of the universe.
What is the ultimate status of these constants of nature? Are they truly constant? And are there other universes where they are different?
John D. Barrow, one of our foremost mathematicians and cosmologists, discusses the latest thinking about these and many more dramatic issues in this accessible and thought-provoking book.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
John D. Barrow, a distinguished scientist and popular science author, is Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. His bestselling books include Theories of Everything, Impossibility and The Book of Nothing.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Off The Shelf
Antonia, MO, U.S.A.
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since June 14, 2019
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.99 | US$ 11.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
We are a small family owned book store located in St Louis Missouri.
Specialty
usedSeller's business information
Off The Shelf LLC
6431 Old Lemay Ferry Road
Imperial, MO U.S.A. 63052