The Search for Infinity: Solving the Mysteries of the Universe

by Gordon Fraser, Egil Lillestol, Inge Sellevag

The Search for Infinity explains the great discoveries, from the structure of the Universe to the most fundamental particles. It looks at the vast power of the latest particle accelerators that has uncovered the inner world of atoms. It takes us on the search for the beginning of space and time, revealing the dramatic findings of black holes engulfing stars in whirlpools of collapsing matter, pulsars roaring out their signals at the edge of the visible Universe, and the faint echo of the Big Bang.
The Search for Infinity gives insight into the greatest scientific questions of our time and the significance of the answers that have been found. It is a book for anyone who is curious about the nature of the world around them and fascinated by the great achievements of the human mind.

Genres: Science, Physics, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 12, 1994

Reviews

[Mohamedridha Alaskari محمد رضا العسكري · Rating 3 out of 5]

الكتاب مجموعة مقالات واوراق علمية لبعض العلماء وكانت ذات قيمة عالية انذاك.. لكن في وقتنا الحالي فهي عبارة عن مسلمات اعتيادية.

[Ann Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

From quarks and dark matter to the LEP synchrotron, radiation and neutrinos, this is an excellent collection of some of the highlights of our search to understand the cosmos. This is a fine historical perspective beginning with Greek philosophy, early interpretations of the speed of light and electromagnetism and moving on through sub-atomic particles, proton decay, supercolliders and the Big Bang Theory.

The authors also delve into the possible sources of cosmic rays, black holes, brown dwarves and how the remnants of stars often spawn new stars and planets. Great reference book for home, school or library.
Inge Sellevag

[Meriem Meri]

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