The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking's Contributions to Physics

Gibbons, G.W. - and others (editors)

ISBN 10: 0521820812 / ISBN 13: 9780521820813

Verlag: Cambridge : University Press, 2003

Beschreibung

Original gilt lettered boards, illustrated with numerous equations, graphs, diagrams and some b/w photographs, 8vo.; No dust jacket, name in pen on title page. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 342367-ZA25

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Future of Theoretical Physics and ...

Verlag: Cambridge : University Press

Erscheinungsdatum: 2003

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good

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Inhaltsangabe:

Based on lectures given in honour of Stephen Hawking's sixtieth birthday, this book contains contributions from some of the world's leading theoretical physicists. It brings to life Hawking's work, and provides a critical evaluation of advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics.

Críticas:

'The collection of authors is uniformly impressive ... well-written and pedagogical ... this volume provides a rewarding experience for researchers interested in gravity, cosmology, and fundamental physics.' Sean M. Carroll, American Journal of Physics

'As the contributions show, the 21st century promises to become again an exciting time for gravitational physics ... will find its prominent place on my shelf.' Claus Kiefer, General Relativity and Gravitation

'... even those with only a 'popular science' interest in recent developments in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology will find much to interest them.' David Park, SIAM News

'... a fascinating book, aimed at those physicists and mathematicians who have an interest in cosmology.' Mathematics Today

''The pictorial presentation ... instantly captures the reader's attention. ... an eminently readable record of a well-timed chorus of friends for someone like Hawking sitting on a perch aloft who hit his 60th birthday and travelled against time and tide.' Contemporary Physics