Mixing memoir and visionary science, a leading astrophysicist's
groundbreaking personal account of her life and ideas Is the
universe infinite or just really big? With this question,
cosmologist Janna Levin announces the central theme of this book,
which established her as one of the most direct, unorthodox, and
creative voices in contemporary science. As Levin sets out to
determine how big "really big" may be, she offers a rare intimate
look at the daily life of an innovative physicist, complete with
jet lag and the tensions between personal relationships and the
extreme demands of scientific exploration. Nimbly explaining
geometry, topology, chaos, and string theory, Levin shows how the
pattern of hot and cold spots left over from the big bang may one
day reveal the size of the cosmos. The result is a thrilling story
of cosmology by one of its leading thinkers.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| Authors: |
Janna Levin
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 133mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
224 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-23227-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-691-23227-X |
| Barcode: |
9780691232270 |
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