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Cosmology's Century - An Inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe (Paperback)
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Cosmology's Century - An Inside History of Our Modern Understanding of the Universe (Paperback)
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From Nobel Prize-winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles, the story of
cosmology from Einstein to today Modern cosmology began a century
ago with Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity and his
notion of a homogenous, philosophically satisfying cosmos.
Cosmology's Century is the story of how generations of scientists
built on these thoughts and many new measurements to arrive at a
well-tested physical theory of the structure and evolution of our
expanding universe. In this landmark book, one of the world's most
esteemed theoretical cosmologists offers an unparalleled personal
perspective on how the field developed. P. J. E. Peebles was at the
forefront of many of the greatest discoveries of the past century,
making fundamental contributions to our understanding of the
presence of helium and microwave radiation from the hot big bang,
the measures of the distribution and motion of ordinary matter, and
the new kind of dark matter that allows us to make sense of these
results. Taking readers from the field's beginnings, Peebles
describes how scientists working in independent directions found
themselves converging on a theory of cosmic evolution interesting
enough to warrant the rigorous testing it passes so well. He
explores the major advances-some inspired by remarkable insights or
perhaps just lucky guesses-as well as the wrong turns taken and the
roads not explored. He shares recollections from major players in
this story and provides a rare, inside look at how science is
really done. A monumental work, Cosmology's Century also emphasizes
where the present theory is incomplete, suggesting exciting
directions for continuing research.
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