The bigger bang - Lidsey, James E. (Cambridge University Press, 2002)
Originally published: 2000. - Includes index
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 The Structure of the Universe; 2 Why Does the Sun Shine?; 3 The Expansion of the Universe; 4 Space, Time and Gravity; 5 Particles and Forces; 6 Grand Unification, Higher Dimensions and Superstrings; 7 The Big Bang; 8 Beyond the Big Bang; 9 The Inflating Universe; 10 The Eternal Universe; 11 Black Holes; 12 The Birth of the Universe; Index
In the last few years, scientists have begun to answer some of the most fundamental questions about the origin and early evolution of the universe. This book presents a fresh and engaging introduction to these ideas. Lucid analogies and clear and concise language make this book a delight to read