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Little book about the big bang

By: Rothman, Tony.
Publisher: Cambridge : Harvard University Press, 2022Description: viii, 225 p. ; ill., 17 cm.ISBN: 9780674279070.Subject(s): Cosmology | Quantum theory | Big bang theory | Anthropic principle | Baryons | Black holes | Black body radiation | CMBR | Cosmological constant | Dark energy | Electromagnetic wave | Flatness problem | Galaxies | Hubble-Lemaitre law | MACHO, (Massive Compact Halo Objects) | Quantum gravity | Sound waves | Vacuum energy | Zero-point oscillationsDDC classification: 523.18 Summary: Tony Rothman offers a primer on the science of the big bang and the questions we still can't answer about the origins of the universe. Enlisting thoughtful analogies and a step-by-step approach, Rothman guides readers through dark matter, dark energy, quantum gravity, and other topics at-and beyond-the cutting edge of cosmology.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Tony Rothman offers a primer on the science of the big bang and the questions we still can't answer about the origins of the universe. Enlisting thoughtful analogies and a step-by-step approach, Rothman guides readers through dark matter, dark energy, quantum gravity, and other topics at-and beyond-the cutting edge of cosmology.

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