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Author Adams, Fred, 1961-

Title Cosmic update : Dark puzzles. Arrow of time. Future history / Fred Adams, Thomas Buchert, Laura Mersini-Houghton
Published New York, NY : Springer, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 138 pages) : illustrations
Series Multiversal journeys
Multiversal journeys.
Contents Dark energy and dark matter hidden in the geometry of space? : the dawn of a new paradigm in cosmology / Thomas Buchert -- The arrow of time in a universe with a positive cosmological constant [Lambda] / Laura Mersini-Houghton -- The future history of the universe / Fred C. Adams -- Appendix A: The return of a static universe and the end of cosmology / Lawrence M. Krauss and Robert J. Scherrer -- Glossary
Summary " ... The Multiversal book series is equally unique, providing book-length extensions of the lectures with enough additional depth for those who truly want to explore these fields, while also providing the¡kind of clarity that is appropriate for interested lay people to grasp the general principles involved."--Lawrence M. Krauss Cosmic Update covers: A novel approach to uncover the dark faces of the Standard Model of cosmology. The possibility that Dark Energy and Dark Matter are manifestations of the inhomogeneous geometry of our Universe. The history of cosmological model building and the general architecture of cosmological models. Illustrations of the Large Scale Structure of the Universe. A new perspective on the classical static Einstein Cosmos. Global properties of World Models including their Topology. The Arrow of Time in a Universe with a Positive Cosmological Constant. The exploration of the consequences of a fundamental Cosmological Constant for our Universe. The exploration of¡why the current observed acceleration of the Universe may not be its final destiny. A demonstration that nature forbids the existence of a pure Cosmological Constant. Our current understanding of the long term (in time scales that greatly exceed the current age of the Universe) future of the Universe. The long term fate and eventual destruction of the astrophysical objects that populate the universe --¡including clusters, galaxies, stars, planets, and black holes. The material is presented in a layperson-friendly language followed by additional technical sections which explain¡basic equations and principles. This feature is very attractive to readers who want to learn more about the theories involved beyond the basic description. Multiversal Journeys"!is a trademark of Farzad Nekoogar and Multiversal Journeys, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization
Analysis Physics
Quantum Theory
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Cosmology.
Astronomy.
cosmology.
astronomy.
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Physique.
Astronomie.
Astronomy
Cosmology
Form Electronic book
Author Buchert, Thomas.
Mersini-Houghton, Laura
ISBN 9781441982940
1441982949