This book takes the reader for a short journey over the structures of matter showing that their main properties can be obtained even at a quantitative level with a minimum background knowledge. The latter, besides some high school physics and mathematics, consists of the three c…
This book takes the reader for a short journey over the structures of matter showing that their main properties can be obtained even at a quantitative level with a minimum background knowledge. The latter, besides some high school physics and mathematics, consists of the three c…
This fascinating popular science journey explores key concepts in information theory in terms of Conway's Game of Life program. The author explains the application of natural law to a random system and demonstrates the necessity of limits. Other topics include the limits of know…
by Ishikawa, Kenji, Verte Corp, Kawabata, Kiyoshi, Hiiragi, Yutaka
Explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and faraway galaxies in this guide featuring manga-style illustrations, with intrepid heroines, Gloria, Kanna, and Yamane. Together, you'll search out the universe's greatest mysteries: dark matter, cosmic expansion, and the Big Bang itse…
Presents an introduction to astronomy and the universe. Includes suggestions for simple observations and projects such as observing bright stars and making a shadow clock.
Presents an introduction to astronomy and the universe. Includes suggestions for simple observations and projects such as observing bright stars and making a shadow clock.
Presents an introduction to astronomy and the universe. Includes suggestions for simple observations and projects such as observing bright stars and making a shadow clock.
Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656--1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and informative; he refers to…
A general introduction to the initial value problem for Einstein's equations coupled to collisionless matter. The book contains a proof of future stability of models of the universe consistent with the current observational data and a discussion of the restrictions on the possib…
Ours is an ocean world. The Earth's surface is dominated by water. It is most likely that life on our planet originated in the oceans, and for millions of years was nurtured there. And it was water that allowed the development of that powerful mechanism of heat exchange and surf…
