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Cosmic Enigmas
Joseph I. Silk
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Description for Cosmic Enigmas
Hardback. These articles represent a special selection by the author of essays written for a more general non-scientist audience. The topics span the beginning of time until its end, and encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure, culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Series: Masters of Modern Physics. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 526.
"The dominant figures of postwar astrophysical cosmology have been the late Yakov Ze'ldovich, of Moscow, and Jim Peebles, of Princeton. But running a close third in influence has been Joseph Silk.... This collection is essential reading for the cosmological enthusiast." Nature These essays represent Joseph Silk's own meandering around cosmic themes. The topics span the beginning of time until its end and encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure, culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Dr. Silk has taken these writings from pieces written over the years, many commissioned to highlight a new look at a new ... Read more
"The dominant figures of postwar astrophysical cosmology have been the late Yakov Ze'ldovich, of Moscow, and Jim Peebles, of Princeton. But running a close third in influence has been Joseph Silk.... This collection is essential reading for the cosmological enthusiast." Nature These essays represent Joseph Silk's own meandering around cosmic themes. The topics span the beginning of time until its end and encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure, culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Dr. Silk has taken these writings from pieces written over the years, many commissioned to highlight a new look at a new ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
American Institute of Physics United States
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
Series
Masters of Modern Physics
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781563960611
SKU
V9781563960611
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