The Inflationary Universe
The Inflationary Universe
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This is a first-hand account of Alan Guth's theory of the origins of the universe. Regarded as one of the most important contributions to 20th-century science, it states that the big bang was set into motion by hyper-rapid inflation, lasting only a billion-trillion-billionth of a second.
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The Inflationary Universe by Alan Guth
This is the compelling, first-hand account of Alan Guth's paradigm-breaking discovery of the origins of the universe,and of his dramatic rise from young researcher to physics superstar. Guth's startling theory,widely regarded as one of the most important contributions to science during the twentieth century,states that the big bang was set into motion by a period of hyper-rapid inflation," lasting only a billion-trillion-billionth of a second. The Inflationary Universe is the passionate story of one leading scientist's effort to look behind the cosmic veil and explain how the universe began.
Alan Guth is V. F. Weisskopf Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition to being elected to the National Academy of Sciences and receiving many other academic awards, Newsweek has called him one of The Top 25 American Innovators," and Science Digest has ranked him among the 100 Brightest Scientists Under 40."
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| ISBN 13 | 9780201328400 |
| ISBN 10 | 0201328402 |
| Title | The Inflationary Universe |
| Author | Alan Guth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| Year published | 1998-03-18 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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