The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking's Contributions to Physics
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Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003
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- Title
- The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking's Contributions to Physics
- Author
- Gibbons, G. W.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0521820812
- ISBN 13
- 9780521820813
Based on lectures given in honor of Stephen Hawking's 60th birthday, this book comprises contributions from the world's leading theoretical physicists. Popular lectures progress to a critical evaluation of more advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. The volume provides a fascinating overview of the variety of subjects to which Stephen Hawking has contributed.
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Based on lectures given in honor of Stephen Hawking's 60th birthday, this book comprises contributions from the world's leading theoretical physicists. It begins with a introductory section with popular-level lectures and then goes on to provide a critical evaluation of more advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. This book provides a fascinating overview of the wide variety of subject areas to which Stephen Hawking has contributed.
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